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BW11 KNK

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW11 KNK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,930 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 98,928 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 89,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 66,925 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 66,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 54,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 48,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,459 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,936 miles

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 19,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2014 13,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside 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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BW11 KNK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BW11 KNK, 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 BW11 KNK registered?

BW11 KNK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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