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VN11 LBF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,233 mi
Last recorded62,233 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 62,233 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 60,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,947 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,128 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 37,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,449 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 21,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,816 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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VN11 LBF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN11 LBF, 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 VN11 LBF registered?

VN11 LBF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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