2011 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · LP60 APU
2011 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 166,792 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LP60 APU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2022
- 166,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP60 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 116 (LP60 APU) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After flexi pipe is not connected (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”.
LP60 APU Mileage History
- 08/12/2021161,900 mi
- 16/12/2021161,902 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/2022166,778 mi+4,876 mi
- 28/12/2022166,792 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,641 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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