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BK61 VGJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 VGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,539 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,675 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 81,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,621 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 77,617 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 75,054 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,593 miles

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

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,904 miles

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

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,991 miles

Manufacturer Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,812 miles

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

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,763 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

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 VGJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

BK61 VGJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is BK61 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK61 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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