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LU59 CAM

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,840 mi
Last recorded133,840 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU59 CAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,175 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-18 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 106,186 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 105,961 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,156 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,152 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,583 miles

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TYRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 26 May 2017 55,065 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,296 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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LU59 CAM is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LU59 CAM, 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 LU59 CAM registered?

LU59 CAM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is LU59 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU59 CAM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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