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VK11 YVV

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,458 mi
Last recorded160,458 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 160,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 160,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 116,361 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,698 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,581 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 89V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 89V RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 77,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,666 miles

nail found in nearside rear tyre

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 52,657 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 YVV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

VK11 YVV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2011.

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