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LV11 SOC

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 SOC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 75,909 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 75,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,618 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 32,937 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge of tyre non-repairable yellow chalk 205/50/ZRF17 89W ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 30,654 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service due msg illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2018 30,654 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service due msg illuminated

Pass 11 Nov 2017 26,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 23,495 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 17,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 17,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 5,147 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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LV11 SOC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LV11 SOC, 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 LV11 SOC registered?

LV11 SOC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is LV11 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV11 SOC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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