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LF11 XGA

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,499 mi
Last recorded127,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 127,499 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust insecure but unlikely to become dethatched due to flexi section being worn

Fail 30 Mar 2026 127,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator (4.11 (a) (i))

exhaust insecure but unlikely to become dethatched due to flexi section being worn

Pass 18 Mar 2025 121,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 100,840 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 100,840 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,638 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner small cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2019 71,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,745 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,484 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,474 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,845 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,475 miles

emissions too lean to register reading

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 XGA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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