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VK11 EZM

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,404 mi
Last recorded73,404 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 EZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,469 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,745 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,366 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 32,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,525 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,959 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,705 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 12,253 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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VK11 EZM is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VK11 EZM, 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 VK11 EZM registered?

VK11 EZM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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