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LM61 NJO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 NJO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 106,169 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 101,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 96,668 miles

zero emission readings

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,335 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,437 miles

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

zero emissions readings

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,676 miles

zero emissions readings

Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,146 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 61,988 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NJO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJO, 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 NJO registered?

LM61 NJO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is LM61 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 NJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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