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KN61 BZP

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,391 mi
Last recorded41,391 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 BZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 41,391 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 41,389 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 37,741 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 30,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 25,400 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 22,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 20,433 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 16,882 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 16,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 14,785 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

O/S/F & BOTH N/S Tyres starting to perish.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 11,827 miles

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 8,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 6,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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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KN61 BZP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN61 BZP, 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 KN61 BZP registered?

KN61 BZP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for KN61 BZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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