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LR61 EHU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 EHU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 94,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,039 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,765 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 70,187 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED's (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,015 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 62,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 59,425 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad depth warning sensor not connected

Fail 17 Aug 2020 59,425 miles

Emissions not tested equipment break down (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad depth warning sensor not connected

Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,775 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor not connected to brake pad

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire

Fail 9 Aug 2018 50,252 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSH WORN

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish and wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish and wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,693 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

slight lip on the front and rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 23,349 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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LR61 EHU 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 LR61 EHU, 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 LR61 EHU registered?

LR61 EHU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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