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RK11 VPJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,253 mi
Last recorded178,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 178,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective warning light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot in wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

underbody corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Jun 2025 174,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 174,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 1 OF THE 8 INNER DRIVE SHAFT SECURING BOLTS IS LOOSE

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 171,771 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 171,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,448 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 160,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 154,773 miles

items in drivers view must be removed prior to test or will be classed as effecting drivers view

Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,232 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 147,232 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 139,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,014 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 132,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 87V (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,386 miles

the front tyres have scrubbed outer edges

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

the front tyres have scrubbed outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,136 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 104,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 84,442 miles

NSF TYRE - excessively worn on the outter edge and perishing between the treads

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF TYRE - excessively worn on the outter edge, starting to wear on the inner edge and perishing between the treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RK11 VPJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK11 VPJ, 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 RK11 VPJ registered?

RK11 VPJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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