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R13 LSW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,685 mi
Last recorded127,685 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 127,685 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,463 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive residue on exhaust system by engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 102,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 102,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint ( rear up facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 74,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near excessive. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,355 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

emmisions to clean to register

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,927 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 48,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,392 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 39,904 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 39,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear washer in-op.

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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R13 LSW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R13 LSW, 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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R13 LSW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2011.

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