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AK61 KXA

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,448 mi
Last recorded74,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 74,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 74,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,380 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,369 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2020 44,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

minor stone chip zone b

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,058 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 40,058 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,263 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 28,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2017 28,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 23,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm on outer edge of stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 13,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KXA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 KXA, 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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AK61 KXA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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