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LC11 XPM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC11 XPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 151,656 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 151,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 147,337 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 143,626 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 140,064 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Smell of exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

prop shaft rear coupling rubber starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2020 125,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 119,398 miles

crank pulley damper rubber split damper likely to fail soon!

front tyres wearing prematurely on edges

rear prop donut cracking perished

Fail 14 Feb 2019 119,341 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

crank pulley damper rubber split damper likely to fail soon!

front tyres wearing prematurely on edges

rear prop donut cracking perished

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,772 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,116 miles

Child seat fitted nearside front not allowing a full inspection

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 2 May 2014 69,176 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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LC11 XPM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC11 XPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC11 XPM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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