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LF61 WBL

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,564 mi
Last recorded162,564 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 WBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 162,564 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 162,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 150,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between the outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing uneven on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has condensation inside, not affecting headlamp aim

Pass 4 Nov 2022 127,792 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 127,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 116,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 107,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,810 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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LF61 WBL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LF61 WBL, 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 LF61 WBL registered?

LF61 WBL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2011.

Is LF61 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 WBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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