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VN11 LFY

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,457 mi
Last recorded139,457 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 LFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 139,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 128,083 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 19 Oct 2023 121,971 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 121,970 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 28 Sep 2022 114,527 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,936 miles

exhaust flexi worn

Fail 19 Oct 2021 110,936 miles

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,778 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated, indicating tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 - just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

dual mass - noisy?

Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,505 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 - just starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

dual mass - noisy?

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,932 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 87,318 miles

Front brake discs - ridged

tyre pressure monitor warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 79,468 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,703 miles

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LFY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN11 LFY, 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 VN11 LFY registered?

VN11 LFY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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