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B16 TKS

2011 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 1 Series68,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,909 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 117,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 97,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 86,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,616 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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B16 TKS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 68,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 TKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 TKS registered?

B16 TKS is a 2011 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is B16 TKS safe to buy?

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