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MA61 NKW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,783 mi
Last recorded118,783 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA61 NKW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 118,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 118,771 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,907 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Dec 2023 101,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,223 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 89,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth /damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth /damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,847 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 74,780 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play sterring rack tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs slightly worn

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Oct 2016 52,401 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge close to canvas

Pass 11 Nov 2015 46,276 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 42,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 20 May 2015 42,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,943 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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MA61 NKW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MA61 NKW, 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 MA61 NKW registered?

MA61 NKW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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