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LR61 VUO

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 VUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 113,479 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 113,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,273 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,010 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 80,881 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,294 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,294 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underbody cover, Brake pads 3mm all .round

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 VUO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

LR61 VUO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is LR61 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 VUO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR61 VUO have outstanding finance?

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