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VK11 YVX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,863 mi
Last recorded101,863 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 YVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 101,863 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 97,466 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 97,466 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 92,699 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 92,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2023 87,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,795 miles

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

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 30 Jul 2018 66,787 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,067 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 45,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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