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LV61 SXF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,560 mi
Last recorded50,560 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 SXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 50,560 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,066 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,805 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 30,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,590 miles

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

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 14,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,009 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,386 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 4,750 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/ rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 3,415 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 SXF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SXF, 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

How do I check the history of LV61 SXF?

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What year was LV61 SXF registered?

LV61 SXF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is LV61 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 SXF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV61 SXF have outstanding finance?

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