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AK11 ZVH

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 136,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 136,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 129,262 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,218 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,568 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

service lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2019 99,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,467 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT. (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 69,763 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 39,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK11 ZVH is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK11 ZVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK11 ZVH registered?

AK11 ZVH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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The MOT history for AK11 ZVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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