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LC60 RVA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,938 mi
Last recorded110,938 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 RVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 110,938 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 108,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 108,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked due to washers (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 104,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 100,969 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,627 miles

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

Tpms on

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,290 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,880 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 34,877 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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LC60 RVA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC60 RVA, 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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LC60 RVA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 January 2011.

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