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LX61 FXA

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,645 mi
Last recorded42,645 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 FXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 42,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,323 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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LX61 FXA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX61 FXA, 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 LX61 FXA registered?

LX61 FXA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is LX61 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 FXA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX61 FXA have outstanding finance?

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