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SO11 LCG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,062 mi
Last recorded75,062 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 LCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 75,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 68,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 68,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,763 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 63,762 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 58,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 52,574 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,815 miles

Front both front tyres feathered

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,696 miles

205/50/17 zrf 91w

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,717 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,284 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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SO11 LCG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO11 LCG, 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 SO11 LCG registered?

SO11 LCG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2011.

Is SO11 LCG safe to buy?

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