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NL61 BKJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,355 mi
Last recorded68,355 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 BKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,355 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 61,335 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,531 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,458 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 34,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 22,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,628 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 17,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,032 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 12,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,194 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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NL61 BKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL61 BKJ, 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 NL61 BKJ registered?

NL61 BKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is NL61 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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