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LV61 LRF

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,701 mi
Last recorded97,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 LRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 97,701 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 85,760 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 53,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,695 miles

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 45,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,278 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,394 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear brake pads low (rear pads getting low)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,362 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 34,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,996 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,873 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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LV61 LRF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LV61 LRF, 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 LRF registered?

LV61 LRF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is LV61 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 LRF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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