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LX11 XAY

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX11 XAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,339 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 100,913 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2025 100,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 94,832 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 94,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,438 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,067 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,759 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Number Plate Light Faint

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,999 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2015 29,790 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,045 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 13,504 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 XAY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX11 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

LX11 XAY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2011.

Is LX11 XAY safe to buy?

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