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Y80 LAR

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,100 mi
Last recorded52,100 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 LAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 52,100 miles

Exhaust flexi broken (but not leaking)

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded and broken between front pipe and front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 47,921 miles

Body mounting fixings insecure bonnet (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 42,847 miles

osf jacking post missing

stop/start warning light on dash

undertrays fitted not all items visible

Fail 15 Sep 2018 42,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osf jacking post missing

stop/start warning light on dash

undertrays fitted not all items visible

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre cut and perished but no cords visable

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,155 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,419 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 25,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,733 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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Y80 LAR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y80 LAR, 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 Y80 LAR registered?

Y80 LAR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is Y80 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 LAR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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