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BK61 TKA

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,036 mi
Last recorded113,036 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 TKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 113,036 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 90,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 85,858 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 85,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex pipe defected and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake lever waring light on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system waring light on!!

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 71,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 71,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet latch siezed. (3.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 61,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bold inner edge

corrosion to rear brake discs inner face

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked on drivers side (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 34,572 miles

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

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 TKA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver 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 BK61 TKA, 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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BK61 TKA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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