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AK02 ROY

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

121,749 mi
Last recorded121,749 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 ROY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,749 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,748 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 91,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 114,544 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2024 114,513 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))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2023 111,574 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 91,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

oil low

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,071 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,566 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,700 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 79,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,712 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,074 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 43,296 miles

undertrays fitted to car

Pass 1 Nov 2017 43,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,214 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,120 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,112 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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AK02 ROY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 AK02 ROY, 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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AK02 ROY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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