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KW11 VGA

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,883 mi
Last recorded94,883 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW11 VGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 94,883 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 91,060 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 91,060 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,810 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets . (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 72,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 67,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,293 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,692 miles

Front tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 15,659 miles

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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KW11 VGA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KW11 VGA, 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 KW11 VGA registered?

KW11 VGA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2011.

Is KW11 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW11 VGA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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