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LR61 ZGF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 125,471 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 118,361 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 118,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,647 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 110,643 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,328 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 101,326 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 88,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,322 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

chip to screen

slight play to offside steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,700 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 ZGF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZGF, 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

How do I check the history of LR61 ZGF?

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What year was LR61 ZGF registered?

LR61 ZGF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is LR61 ZGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 ZGF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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