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LG11 XAE

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,947 mi
Last recorded79,947 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 XAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 79,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,716 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn

Off side parking brake performance low

Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,056 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,255 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,872 miles

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 22,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 17,985 miles

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

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

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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LG11 XAE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG11 XAE, 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 LG11 XAE registered?

LG11 XAE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is LG11 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 XAE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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