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VK11 ZXH

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,790 mi
Last recorded129,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 129,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 123,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 109,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 96,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 96,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,966 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,966 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,281 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,402 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,068 miles

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,246 miles

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 22,430 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)

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

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

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS SERIOUSLY LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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 ZXH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

VK11 ZXH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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