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XX61 LJC

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX61 LJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 122,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 116,818 miles

Offside Stone Chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 116,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stone Chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,039 miles

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

Offside Stone Chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 108,039 miles

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

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

Offside Stone Chip

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 99,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS on

Fail 20 Jun 2023 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS on

Pass 4 May 2022 90,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,413 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 84,353 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside inner lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,300 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,901 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,229 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,979 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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XX61 LJC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XX61 LJC, 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 XX61 LJC registered?

XX61 LJC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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