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PK61 HYH

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 HYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 65,483 miles

Nearside DRL not working.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 65,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside DRL not working.

Pass 6 Jun 2025 57,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 49,282 miles

Nearside headlamp contains condensation, beam pattern ok.

Offside Front tyre has a screw in it.

Fail 11 Jun 2024 49,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside headlamp contains condensation, beam pattern ok.

Offside Front tyre has a screw in it.

Pass 10 May 2023 40,277 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 39,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 39,050 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,063 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 32,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 31,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,908 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 25,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,519 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,651 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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PK61 HYH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HYH, 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 PK61 HYH registered?

PK61 HYH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is PK61 HYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 HYH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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