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KV61 LVB

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,933 mi
Last recorded86,933 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 LVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. operating just over half as well as N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 86,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. operating just over half as well as N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 84,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,290 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 77,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 74,701 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 70,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,869 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 53,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face of the tyre is perished with no tyre markings visible. 205/55/16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face of the tyre is perished with no tyre markings visible. 205/55/16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer face of the tyre is perished. 205/55/16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 38,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2014 27,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KV61 LVB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV61 LVB, 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 KV61 LVB registered?

KV61 LVB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is KV61 LVB safe to buy?

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