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LX11 OBA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 OBA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 105,198 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 105,198 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,533 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 103,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,385 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 101,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,788 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,788 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 88,289 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 88,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,874 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 70,874 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,752 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,372 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 22,419 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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LX11 OBA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LX11 OBA, 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

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What year was LX11 OBA registered?

LX11 OBA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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