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EK61 KMX

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,136 mi
Last recorded185,136 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 KMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 185,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 171,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 167,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 156,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 136,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 124,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,181 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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EK61 KMX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EK61 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK61 KMX registered?

EK61 KMX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is EK61 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 KMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK61 KMX have outstanding finance?

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