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LM11 RAU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,913 mi
Last recorded155,913 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 155,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 149,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 144,916 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,914 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 141,300 miles

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

Front diesel particulate filter flexy in poor condition ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 132,400 miles

Front flexi deteriorated

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 124,864 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front exhaust flexible section collapsed

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,334 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 109,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn, discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn, discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 89,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,093 miles

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

o/s/r suspension rear radius arm fitted back to front.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,932 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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LM11 RAU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM11 RAU, 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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LM11 RAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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