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PK11 VOB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 VOB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,149 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2025 117,118 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2024 117,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2023 107,631 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 107,631 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2021 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2019 66,680 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe badly deteriorated but not leaking any exhaust gases. advise further investigation and replacement.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear brake caliper slightly seized

Rear brakes out of balance

Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,480 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Front brakes out of balance

Pass 17 Dec 2016 38,395 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 27,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 21,539 miles

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

rear discs corroded

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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PK11 VOB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK11 VOB, 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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PK11 VOB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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