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KN61 DXY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,757 mi
Last recorded157,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 DXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 157,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 157,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 145,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 134,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides, misting and weakened (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 123,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 113,010 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,773 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 102,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,612 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 68,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 68,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,072 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,001 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)

both front tyres slightly perished on outer edges

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 DXY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KN61 DXY, 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 KN61 DXY registered?

KN61 DXY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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