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LR11 MTF

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,701 mi
Last recorded175,701 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 MTF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 175,701 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 175,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 167,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 167,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 167,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 156,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 155,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 105,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perished ()

brake warning light on n/s/f brake sensor damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 89,555 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

brake warning light on

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2017 81,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,614 miles

emissions no peak detected

engine cover

under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,440 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 59,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,219 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

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 MTF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR11 MTF, 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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LR11 MTF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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