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LJ11 LDZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,737 mi
Last recorded97,737 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 LDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 97,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2024 97,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front brake warning light on

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,929 miles

Brake pad warning on but pads look ok

Pass 15 Sep 2018 54,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2017 47,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on

Fail 12 Sep 2017 47,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,696 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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LJ11 LDZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ11 LDZ, 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 LJ11 LDZ registered?

LJ11 LDZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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