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LF61 ZXS

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 ZXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 48,883 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 34,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 31,162 miles

coolant low

Fail 4 Sep 2023 31,162 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

coolant low

Pass 24 Aug 2022 27,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 27,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,732 miles

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

Tested when wet

Pass 2 Nov 2018 21,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel assembly noisy when rotated

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 21,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel assembly noisy when rotated

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2017 19,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 17,381 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,830 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 ZXS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXS, 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

How do I check the history of LF61 ZXS?

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What year was LF61 ZXS registered?

LF61 ZXS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is LF61 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 ZXS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF61 ZXS have outstanding finance?

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