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LC61 GVD

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,370 mi
Last recorded99,370 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 GVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2023 99,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 99,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 94,778 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 3 May 2021 90,211 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 7 May 2020 87,366 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 7 May 2020 87,366 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 84,610 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 81,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,261 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 71,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,937 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened very front bush starting to perish (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened slight play in very front bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened very front bush starting to perish (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened slight play in very front bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,110 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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LC61 GVD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC61 GVD, 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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LC61 GVD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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