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AK61 FHD

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,170 mi
Last recorded154,170 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FHD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 154,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 146,169 miles

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

advise rear shocker covers

Fail 1 May 2025 146,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise rear shocker covers

Pass 3 May 2024 137,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise n/s/r shocker dust cover

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,589 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 125,576 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 117,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 113,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 105,846 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 105,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 98,551 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,619 miles

Engine oil on min mark

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK61 FHD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AK61 FHD, 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 AK61 FHD registered?

AK61 FHD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AK61 FHD safe to buy?

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