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LG11 ZRN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,773 mi
Last recorded174,773 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG11 ZRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 174,773 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 169,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 164,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 161,701 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 155,122 miles

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

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

Rear rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2020 148,291 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 May 2020 148,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi joint worn

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2019 133,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,371 miles

Rear propshaft rubber perished and cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,796 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,628 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 ZRN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LG11 ZRN, 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 LG11 ZRN registered?

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

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