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LO11 TZG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,683 mi
Last recorded116,683 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 TZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 116,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 113,525 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 113,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2024 111,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner tread & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 104,202 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 98,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 88,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 88,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 66,759 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,261 miles

damage to windscreen

perishing to all tyres in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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 TZG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LO11 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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