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DN61 DTK

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,707 mi
Last recorded118,707 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 DTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,707 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 115,027 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 100,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,859 miles

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade defective

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Fail 27 Oct 2020 86,265 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front track control arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear view mirror missing

rear wiper blade defective

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,533 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,812 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,594 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade striking body on operation

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 37,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,123 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 23,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DN61 DTK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DN61 DTK, 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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DN61 DTK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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