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LS61 ANV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 ANV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,847 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 89,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 83,521 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 83,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 78,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 75,326 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,719 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 60,437 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,281 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,956 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,740 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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LS61 ANV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS61 ANV, 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 LS61 ANV registered?

LS61 ANV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is LS61 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 ANV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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