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LG11 YFA

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,237 mi
Last recorded52,237 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 45,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,765 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 40,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,517 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,853 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,853 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,802 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,127 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 19,877 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 15,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YFA, 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 LG11 YFA?

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What year was LG11 YFA registered?

LG11 YFA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is LG11 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG11 YFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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