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LG61 ZRZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,167 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 99,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,536 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,536 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,167 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,754 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,178 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,257 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Nearside and offside front Tyres wearing on outer treads.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,534 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 43,534 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,429 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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LG61 ZRZ 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 LG61 ZRZ, 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 LG61 ZRZ registered?

LG61 ZRZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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