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GV11 KBJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,664 mi
Last recorded203,664 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 KBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 203,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 202,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 202,337 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 180,566 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 161,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 136,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 105,701 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, slight cracking to main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 39,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, slight cracking to main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 38,463 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,355 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 25,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,941 miles

nsf and osf tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 26 Jun 2014 13,036 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV11 KBJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV11 KBJ, 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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GV11 KBJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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