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LY11 FMJ

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 80,473 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 75,059 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 71,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,882 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,520 miles

Nearside 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 13 Feb 2018 48,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 48,028 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,386 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,313 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 FMJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FMJ, 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 LY11 FMJ registered?

LY11 FMJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2011.

Is LY11 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 FMJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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