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AV11 ZRK

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,231 mi
Last recorded120,231 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 ZRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,231 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 120,231 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,127 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 94,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 87,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,730 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES AND WORN OUTTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,249 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,213 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 66,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,710 miles

front inner brake pads appear slightly low/brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 36,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AV11 ZRK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV11 ZRK, 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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AV11 ZRK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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