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LO11 ARZ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 57,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged bothsides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 53,987 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 48,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Dipped beam dim

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 28,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,167 miles

Offside Front tyre punctured

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,028 miles

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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LO11 ARZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO11 ARZ, 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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LO11 ARZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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