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LF11 XFK

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,428 mi
Last recorded174,428 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 XFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 174,428 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 174,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 166,760 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint split in multiple places (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 166,760 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber joint split in multiple places (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 158,909 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 158,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 149,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 146,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 143,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 131,356 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 109,096 miles

Rear tyres are getting low on tread,close to wear markers. 205.55.16

Fail 13 Oct 2018 109,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres are getting low on tread,close to wear markers. 205.55.16

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,087 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,277 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,233 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,156 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,156 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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LF11 XFK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF11 XFK, 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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LF11 XFK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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