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MT11 KPL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

262,137 mi
Last recorded262,137 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT11 KPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 262,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 262,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 258,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 260,634 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 243,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 236,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 236,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 206,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 177,288 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 177,288 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,777 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,314 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear,seatbelt not checked.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 125,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

child seat fitted to offside rear,seatbelt not checked.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 110,998 miles

front brake pads (inner) and discs (inner face) are worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 91,657 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT11 KPL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MT11 KPL, 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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MT11 KPL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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