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KN61 KWW

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,452 mi
Last recorded120,452 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 KWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 120,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 112,649 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 112,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc and pads have got really hot

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,280 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc and pads have got really hot

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,887 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 92,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,930 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,930 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,383 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 30,231 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 21,529 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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KN61 KWW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

KN61 KWW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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