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LS61 XNL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 151,249 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 151,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,505 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 141,503 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,637 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emission to clean

Fail 29 Jan 2022 136,093 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,093 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,271 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,271 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 102,631 miles

emission too clean

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NSF tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,479 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

NSF tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No smoke detected Diesel particulate filter fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XNL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

LS61 XNL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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