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LV61 EHS

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,730 mi
Last recorded159,730 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 EHS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,730 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,201 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear heavily worn on inner edges, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires attention

Fail 1 Nov 2023 134,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear heavily worn on inner edges, replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requires attention

Pass 8 Nov 2022 120,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

both front shocks, the dust covers are in poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2022 120,018 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

both front shocks, the dust covers are in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,892 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,615 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,582 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,733 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 52,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,543 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Sep 2014 36,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

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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LV61 EHS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV61 EHS, 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 LV61 EHS registered?

LV61 EHS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LV61 EHS safe to buy?

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