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LV61 WMY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 WMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 87,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 80,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,475 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 76,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 74,218 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,299 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 61,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt appears to be tearing slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on outer shoulder & through outer layer but cords not yet exposed at time of test SIZE: 225/45R17V RSC

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking heard from rack when steering shook by hand using hanging/freely rotating road wheel ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

Fail 24 Oct 2016 37,103 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WMY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMY, 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 WMY registered?

LV61 WMY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is LV61 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 WMY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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