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FT61 KRN

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,082 mi
Last recorded119,082 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 KRN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,082 miles

Heat shield at tank insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm. (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 118,778 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Exhaust flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Heat shield at tank insecure

Front undertray insecure

Offside Front Day running light not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm. (Front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,682 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 101,682 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,120 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 88,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 70,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 70,635 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault illuminated (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,123 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,416 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,223 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 47,440 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,134 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall scuffed[kerb damage]***225/45R17-91W-RSC***

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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FT61 KRN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FT61 KRN, 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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FT61 KRN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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