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BK61 LNV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 LNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,221 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 104,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear lead (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2025 87,768 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 74,918 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2022 64,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 57,968 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,697 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,775 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 56,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,457 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,539 miles

Offside Rear inner edge low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to detect

Fail 12 Sep 2014 32,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,314 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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BK61 LNV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK61 LNV, 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 BK61 LNV registered?

BK61 LNV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BK61 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 LNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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