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LC61 RCX

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC61 RCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 100,749 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,562 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,440 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,754 miles

slight play in os inner steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,229 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 41,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,102 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 14,945 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 RCX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LC61 RCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC61 RCX registered?

LC61 RCX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is LC61 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC61 RCX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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