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ML61 RKA

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,506 mi
Last recorded184,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 184,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle Bush Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 184,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Rear Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Axle Bush Both Sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 179,378 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 172,472 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 258,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 237,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 218,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2018 119,820 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 119,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 100,919 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 100,919 miles

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

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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ML61 RKA is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML61 RKA, 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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ML61 RKA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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