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VK11 FTA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,244 mi
Last recorded156,244 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 FTA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 156,244 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 150,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 133,957 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 126,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flaxi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,613 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 118,613 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,658 miles

Front brake discs lipped, outer pads 5- 6mm, inner pads not visible

Offside Rear brake pad wear wire rubbing through on drive shaft, moved out of the way

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,598 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,194 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 78,504 miles

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.

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 FTA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK11 FTA registered?

VK11 FTA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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