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WK61 UKP

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 UKP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,560 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault System reset, intermittent wheel sensor fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,738 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 73,737 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,181 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 28,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre cut in center tred but currently not reaching cords

Pass 18 Aug 2014 21,208 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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WK61 UKP is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK61 UKP, 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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WK61 UKP is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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