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LR61 UPL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,658 mi
Last recorded176,658 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 UPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 176,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 149,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,370 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 136,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low NS AND OS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 130,857 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 107,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,762 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge not considered full depth tread from new

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 UPL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LR61 UPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR61 UPL registered?

LR61 UPL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is LR61 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 UPL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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