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BK11 WSW

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,988 mi
Last recorded106,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WSW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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))

o/s front inner rack joint

rear diff leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2026 106,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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))

o/s front inner rack joint

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,551 miles

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 88,551 miles

Coolant leak

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,653 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 79,652 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,831 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,917 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,210 miles

right rear tyre punctured.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,135 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 20,146 miles

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 WSW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

BK11 WSW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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