MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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PK61 VUW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VUW, 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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PK61 VUW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2011.
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