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LR61 ZFZ

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 ZFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 152,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 152,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 134,937 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 134,928 miles

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

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))

Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 127,756 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

all shock dust covers deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2018 113,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,138 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,618 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,046 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 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

LR61 ZFZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is LR61 ZFZ safe to buy?

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