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VK11 XLC

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 XLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 129,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 119,725 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 119,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 104,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 89,517 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,564 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 73,562 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,232 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on outer edges and wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,767 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,678 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 XLC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

VK11 XLC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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