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LS61 HRW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,519 mi
Last recorded216,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 HRW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 216,519 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 216,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 207,902 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp n/w

Fail 9 Jun 2025 207,899 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp n/w

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FWD arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 197,623 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front grille damaged

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Headlight badly condensated

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 197,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front grille damaged

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Headlight badly condensated

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 186,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 186,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Fwd arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fwd arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 186,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi joint weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp Condensated but not affecting beam pattern

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check front to rear brake/fuel pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2022 181,576 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe joint weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides, Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp Condensated

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

Unable to check front to rear pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 181,576 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe joint weak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides, Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp Condensated

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

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

Unable to check front to rear pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 175,746 miles

exhaust front flexy joint weak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 170,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 164,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2018 158,253 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone B at the bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 150,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 137,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 105,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/55x16

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,876 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 HRW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HRW, 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 HRW registered?

LS61 HRW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is LS61 HRW safe to buy?

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