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VK11 SVS

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,774 mi
Last recorded160,774 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 160,774 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 160,773 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 141,203 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,923 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 131,923 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing unevenly - lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing unevenly - lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 123,940 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing unevenly - lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing unevenly - lower on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,289 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 104,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,234 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,234 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,721 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 27,643 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 SVS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK11 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

VK11 SVS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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