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BK11 ZWN

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,657 mi
Last recorded51,657 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 51,657 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 159,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 155,955 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi joint. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 152,686 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 152,686 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 147,098 miles

Unable to check under bonnet

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 133,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 124,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,930 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 ZWN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

BK11 ZWN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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