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LM11 PVP

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 PVP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,858 miles

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible pipe broke (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 92,133 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 92,133 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,656 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,951 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,728 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,218 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,110 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2015 34,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions too clean to test, no print out provided

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LM11 PVP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM11 PVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM11 PVP registered?

LM11 PVP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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The MOT history for LM11 PVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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