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PK61 ETD

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,825 mi
Last recorded121,825 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 ETD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 121,825 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 121,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 107,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,243 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,243 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 71,391 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,379 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked and punctured

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,671 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 35,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PK61 ETD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK61 ETD, 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

How do I check the history of PK61 ETD?

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What year was PK61 ETD registered?

PK61 ETD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is PK61 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 ETD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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