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LG11 YGW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 YGW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,489 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Rear Rear diff badly coroded

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 3 Jun 2024 75,326 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

General under body surface corrosion at rear of vehicle.

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 72,875 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 70,522 miles

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

exhaust flexi loose and broken but not leaking at time of test

underside of vehicle showing signs of early corrosion

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2021 68,103 miles

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

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

vehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,738 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2020 66,738 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,996 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2019 60,996 miles

Exhaust system insecure Flexi is very worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2018 54,509 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,171 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 44,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,791 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,334 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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LG11 YGW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YGW, 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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LG11 YGW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2011.

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