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LR11 WVW

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 WVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 144,322 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 144,322 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,911 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 137,911 miles

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

NOISE FROM BOTTOM PULLEY AREA

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

REAR DIF CORRODED

Pass 28 Jul 2022 135,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,174 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2018 130,164 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 113,173 miles

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 22 Mar 2016 97,149 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,135 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge. O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer 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 WVW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

LR11 WVW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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