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LF61 YZO

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,826 mi
Last recorded109,826 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 YZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 109,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,684 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,939 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 90,939 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 72,668 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 63,490 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,515 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 May 2016 50,514 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,645 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 YZO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZO, 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 YZO registered?

LF61 YZO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LF61 YZO safe to buy?

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