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BK11 FCY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,535 mi
Last recorded170,535 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 FCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 170,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside & offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever slight little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2024 160,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 151,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 148,878 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 143,744 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 143,691 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear and NSF tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit.

Corrosion to NSR coil spring.

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,937 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2019 121,978 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 20 May 2019 121,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,480 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,628 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 69,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

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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BK11 FCY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BK11 FCY, 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 BK11 FCY registered?

BK11 FCY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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