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LC61 JSZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,060 mi
Last recorded207,060 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 207,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 196,241 miles

Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 188,197 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2022 188,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 167,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 158,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 153,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 131,767 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,771 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 80,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 80,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,146 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads 50% worn

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 JSZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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