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LD61 RNY

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,187 mi
Last recorded137,187 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 RNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,187 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper suspension control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 137,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 134,231 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 134,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 124,643 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 124,643 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 117,369 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 108,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,061 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 93,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,866 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jun 2017 72,494 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,494 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,249 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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LD61 RNY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LD61 RNY, 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 LD61 RNY registered?

LD61 RNY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LD61 RNY safe to buy?

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