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LS61 OLU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 148,849 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 144,816 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letter U incomplete (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake warning message on cluster, unable to fully inspect pads

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,058 miles

Nearside Front Day light running lamp inoperative

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,432 miles

Play on the offside front inner tie rod

Fail 24 Nov 2018 96,432 miles

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

Play on the offside front inner tie rod

Pass 16 Nov 2017 90,800 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 76,950 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,137 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 OLU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

LS61 OLU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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