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LF61 VAV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 VAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 58,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 57,567 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,527 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,944 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 48,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 43,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 39,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 39,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,743 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,743 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,620 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 30,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 43,351 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO TEAR IN PLACES

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,351 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO TEAR IN PLACES

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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LF61 VAV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LF61 VAV, 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 LF61 VAV registered?

LF61 VAV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LF61 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 VAV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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