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LX61 GUG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,071 mi
Last recorded81,071 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 GUG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,071 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 81,071 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 73,022 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,089 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,875 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 GUG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX61 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

LX61 GUG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is LX61 GUG safe to buy?

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