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BK61 TKO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,833 mi
Last recorded119,833 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 TKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 119,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 119,815 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,678 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 108,678 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,172 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2024 101,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 97,422 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,356 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,601 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe worn

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 89,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 89,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 59,119 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 59,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 49,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,525 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 33,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TKO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TKO, 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 BK61 TKO registered?

BK61 TKO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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