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KR11 ZHL

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,264 mi
Last recorded168,264 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 ZHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 168,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST

Pass 11 Jul 2025 159,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 159,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 148,105 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

hand brake passed at 20 %

Fail 25 May 2023 148,090 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

hand brake passed at 20 %

Pass 27 May 2022 146,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 146,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf ball joint arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf ball joint arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire central exhaust heat shield missing under fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,665 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 143,663 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2019

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF Has obviously been cut open and re-welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp mounting poor condtion

advise exhaust system at flexi slight blow

advise tpms light on

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,398 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,196 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 93,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,776 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer

Nearside washer jet not spraying

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Wipers starting to smear

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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KR11 ZHL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR11 ZHL, 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 KR11 ZHL registered?

KR11 ZHL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 August 2011.

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