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LS61 XME

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,841 mi
Last recorded120,841 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 112,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 102,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 102,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen WATER NOT REACHING THE SCREEN (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,169 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,752 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,359 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,320 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 36,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,803 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 25,733 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 XME is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XME, 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 XME registered?

LS61 XME is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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