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LM61 NRN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 129,791 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 129,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 112,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,095 miles

Covers and undertray fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,675 miles

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

Offside Front noise on turning side to side

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front noise on turning side to side

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2019 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear lens is cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 43,959 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,857 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 32,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 NRN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM61 NRN, 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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LM61 NRN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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