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LC61 NDN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,111 mi
Last recorded178,111 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 178,111 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 178,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 164,403 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 153,320 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 153,320 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 138,204 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 138,195 miles

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

Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 117,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 106,394 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,205 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 100,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NDN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NDN, 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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What year was LC61 NDN registered?

LC61 NDN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is LC61 NDN safe to buy?

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