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LL11 ETX

2011 BMW 116

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,075 mi
Last recorded128,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 ETX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,075 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 128,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower underbody covered in undersealed

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 124,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,181 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 121,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 119,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 116,637 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 116,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,138 miles

Central seat belt buckle defective

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,928 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing faulty

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,860 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,860 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,838 miles

Both headlights have a tinted film on them reducing the light output

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both headlights have a tinted film on them reducing the light output

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,238 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 54,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LL11 ETX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LL11 ETX, 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 LL11 ETX registered?

LL11 ETX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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