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LS61 CXV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,060 mi
Last recorded60,060 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 CXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,060 miles

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

boot difficult to open and lock making funny noise

Fail 5 Mar 2026 60,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

boot difficult to open and lock making funny noise

Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 170,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 163,187 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,858 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 154,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced track control arm inner mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 128,049 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 128,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 83,418 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres worn down to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,828 miles

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

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

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 CXV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS61 CXV, 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 LS61 CXV registered?

LS61 CXV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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