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EK60 VTG

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 VTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth also close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 125,565 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,364 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,983 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 111,836 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,903 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 98,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,904 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 95,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 85,801 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 85,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,305 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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EK60 VTG is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK60 VTG, 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 EK60 VTG registered?

EK60 VTG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 January 2011.

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