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RE61 VFK

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,365 mi
Last recorded167,365 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 VFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2023 167,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust at cat disconnected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel archers (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,161 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 143,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,883 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 115,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE61 VFK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE61 VFK, 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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What year was RE61 VFK registered?

RE61 VFK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is RE61 VFK safe to buy?

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