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LY11 DPE

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,090 mi
Last recorded132,090 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 DPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 132,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 124,966 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 124,966 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,728 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,881 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 107,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,618 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,496 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,823 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,735 miles

advise shields prevent full inspection.

advise sat nav holder removed from driver's view through swept area of screen.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,527 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 30,225 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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LY11 DPE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY11 DPE, 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 LY11 DPE registered?

LY11 DPE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2011.

Is LY11 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 DPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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