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KU11 KSO

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,873 mi
Last recorded139,873 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 KSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 139,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,873 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front (TPMS light on)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 110,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Nov 2023 110,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

TPMS light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,915 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 100,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,690 miles

some damage to front inner wheel rims

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,579 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 66,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 46,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KU11 KSO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU11 KSO, 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 KU11 KSO registered?

KU11 KSO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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