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VK61 XGY

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 XGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,854 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 115,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2022 102,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 90,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 85,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 85,227 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

front brake pads look low

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear seat ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 72,262 miles

Knocking noise from steering!

Fail 26 Aug 2017 72,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Knocking noise from steering!

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,804 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 54,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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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VK61 XGY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK61 XGY, 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 VK61 XGY registered?

VK61 XGY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is VK61 XGY safe to buy?

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