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LV11 ZSX

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,372 mi
Last recorded107,372 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV11 ZSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2026 107,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,949 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,651 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 12,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,536 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 ZSX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

LV11 ZSX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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