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KO51 ZZO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO51 ZZO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 110,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 97,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 97,702 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,490 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 75,373 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 65,597 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,410 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 49,278 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 42,700 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 42,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45x17v (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,362 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F tyre on 1.7MM

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

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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KO51 ZZO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KO51 ZZO, 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 KO51 ZZO registered?

KO51 ZZO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is KO51 ZZO safe to buy?

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