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LM11 WGF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 WGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 79,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer to centre box join (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad wear light activated

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake waring light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,816 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 66,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,852 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 38,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 33,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 28,576 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 22,724 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WGF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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