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BN61 KGV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,055 mi
Last recorded136,055 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 KGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 136,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 132,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 129,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 129,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,070 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,231 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear pads starting to wear. (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,787 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,820 miles

under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,165 miles

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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BN61 KGV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN61 KGV, 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 BN61 KGV registered?

BN61 KGV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is BN61 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 KGV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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