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FG61 VKX

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,162 mi
Last recorded164,162 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 164,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 156,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 144,445 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 144,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear lights tinted, but not effecting light brightness.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 135,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 132,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 132,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2018 129,034 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 119,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,928 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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FG61 VKX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG61 VKX, 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 FG61 VKX registered?

FG61 VKX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2011.

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