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LM11 WBW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 115,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 115,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 107,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Starting to leak, but still functioning well. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 102,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aim low. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,678 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cant be checked because of the baby seat

Pass 14 Jul 2018 70,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 70,799 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to beam height adjustment flicking up and down constantly (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,555 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,639 miles

Front bumper damaged but not enough to cause harm to pedestrians

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,079 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 WBW 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 LM11 WBW, 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 LM11 WBW registered?

LM11 WBW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is LM11 WBW safe to buy?

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