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YK61 TKO

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,131 mi
Last recorded104,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 TKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,131 miles

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

O/S/F Day Time Running Light Out

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Track Control Arm (FRONT) Bushes Cracking and Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 104,131 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Top Gaiters Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/F Day Time Running Light Out

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Track Control Arm (FRONT) Bushes Cracking and Starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 99,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 91,646 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 72,835 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,900 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,853 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 21,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,814 miles

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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YK61 TKO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YK61 TKO, 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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YK61 TKO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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