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LO11 XLM

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,942 mi
Last recorded72,942 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 XLM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 72,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 70,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,878 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,597 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,807 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,715 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer 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 21 Aug 2018 41,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 41,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,503 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,869 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 27,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,699 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 XLM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

LO11 XLM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is LO11 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO11 XLM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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