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LO11 TMZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 TMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 129,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged centre of tread..flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 126,231 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Diff Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undercovers Fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2023 126,231 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Diff Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undercovers Fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 107,489 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,468 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 85,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 85,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 69,213 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 69,166 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 69,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 50,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread

trigger point not met

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 TMZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO11 TMZ, 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 LO11 TMZ registered?

LO11 TMZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2011.

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