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ML61 LDX

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,644 mi
Last recorded139,644 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 LDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 139,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 139,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working HAS AN AFTERMARKET BLUE BULB PRESENT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak DPF SNAPPED JUST BEFOR JOINT AT FLEXI ALSO BACKBOX HAS A POOR REPAIR (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board SMELL OF EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 129,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 126,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,697 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 119,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 116,302 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 113,149 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 113,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,951 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2015 80,120 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front daytime running light not working

slight knock from offside front when steering check carried out but unable locate faulty component

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,918 miles

Windscreen washers week but do clean screen

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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ML61 LDX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML61 LDX, 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 ML61 LDX registered?

ML61 LDX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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