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LM61 NXE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 NXE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp started working during test customer to monitor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 114,047 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2024 114,027 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 106,327 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 106,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested as lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,095 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both registration plate lamps very dim

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,888 miles

Nearside reg plate light dim

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded and wearing low

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has a a slight movement at its attachment

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and wearing low

Fail 14 Nov 2020 87,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded and wearing low

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has a a slight movement at its attachment

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded and wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 77,313 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,398 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NXE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LM61 NXE, 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 LM61 NXE registered?

LM61 NXE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is LM61 NXE safe to buy?

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