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RK61 PXM

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,828 mi
Last recorded137,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 PXM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 137,828 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,930 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 117,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 111,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 111,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 105,192 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Washers weak

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,858 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,350 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 77,350 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,982 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 50,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,067 miles

offside front steering tie rod slight play

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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RK61 PXM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK61 PXM, 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 RK61 PXM registered?

RK61 PXM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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