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LR11 MLU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,061 mi
Last recorded149,061 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 MLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 149,061 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 139,684 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 128,959 miles

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

TPMS light on

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Apr 2024 128,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated glowing (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,261 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,686 miles

all four brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,122 miles

front and rear brake discs rusting on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,232 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,093 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 50,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LR11 MLU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR11 MLU, 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 LR11 MLU registered?

LR11 MLU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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