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BK11 KZM

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,421 mi
Last recorded154,421 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 KZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 154,308 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 154,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x17 run flat has a deep cut through to cords on inner wall . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x17 run flat badly torn / cracked / perished through to cords along the centre of the tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 153,567 miles

Advise bulkhead / cabin filter area has a lot of leaves around - advise removal of them .

Pass 27 Apr 2022 149,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 149,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut / damaged through to cord -205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly unevenly . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 145,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 145,477 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened suspension damage causing nearside front wheel to foul and rub on suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x17 has two large bulges on inner wall caused by impact (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 140,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 137,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x17 inner edge of tread split from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50x17 inner edge of tread split from tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 126,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 126,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,276 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,300 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,541 miles

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)

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 KZM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 KZM registered?

BK11 KZM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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