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BK61 YXO

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,612 mi
Last recorded145,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 YXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 145,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 6 Jun 2022 100,399 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 28 May 2021 88,653 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,906 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,906 miles

Road wheel fixing missing N/S + O/S Rear Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,034 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,504 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 64,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S + O/S (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,487 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S Front & Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YXO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

BK61 YXO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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