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PK11 YMV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,438 mi
Last recorded129,438 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 YMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 129,438 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 129,420 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 120,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 114,511 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 114,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 100,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Connects to spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 94,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,001 miles

visible pattern only on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,128 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 36,117 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,375 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 26,069 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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PK11 YMV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PK11 YMV, 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 PK11 YMV registered?

PK11 YMV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is PK11 YMV safe to buy?

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