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LM61 LZK

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,020 mi
Last recorded85,020 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 LZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 85,020 miles

Number plate lights dim

Pass 8 May 2025 81,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 78,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 78,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 76,206 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 71,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 70,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 68,481 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 67,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,293 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,157 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 59,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 43,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LM61 LZK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LM61 LZK, 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 LM61 LZK registered?

LM61 LZK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LM61 LZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 LZK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM61 LZK have outstanding finance?

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