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LO11 TZM

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,995 mi
Last recorded132,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 TZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 132,995 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 132,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,713 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 121,713 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

bonnet release stiff

Pass 14 Dec 2023 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass lens loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass lens loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower vin number in screen hidden behind parking ticket

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 74,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,221 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 54,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 54,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,510 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 31,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 14,638 miles

all 4 tyres perishing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LO11 TZM is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM registered?

LO11 TZM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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