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VN11 LCX

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,623 miles

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

Offside front and offside rear jacking points missing

Offside rear outer cv boot leaking slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2026 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside front and offside rear jacking points missing

Offside rear outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Outer C.V Boot leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,576 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 71,079 miles

ADVISE: front and rear suspension components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: all brake discs are worn/ scored/ corroded slightly on faces and slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: ns/f inner pad is getting close to warning sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 67,200 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 63,606 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 55,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 47,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,393 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 20,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,024 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 LCX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

VN11 LCX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is VN11 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN11 LCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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