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BK61 VFT

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,310 mi
Last recorded93,310 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VFT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 93,310 miles

Offside Front Inner rack end has play

Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner rack end has play

Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 84,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Steering arm has play at joint

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

Rear Wiper (blade) missing

Pass 17 Jun 2023 70,089 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 70,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,435 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 2 Nov 2020 52,033 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 47,820 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,725 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 21,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 15,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VFT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

BK61 VFT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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