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KV61 VRZ

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,291 mi
Last recorded130,291 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,291 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 123,940 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the inner edge BOLD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 106,293 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 100,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Disc's Corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 70,183 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Disc's Corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,211 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,211 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,214 miles

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

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

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

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 VRZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

KV61 VRZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is KV61 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 VRZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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