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EK61 UKL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear bump stop broken

sill covers and under bellys

Fail 20 Jul 2026 106,569 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear bump stop broken

sill covers and under bellys

Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,675 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,784 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2021 76,564 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 74,059 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,472 miles

Steering rack pinion has slight movement

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,726 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,793 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,793 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,962 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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 UKL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK61 UKL, 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 EK61 UKL registered?

EK61 UKL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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