2011 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · VK61 XHC
2011 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 85,623 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VK61 XHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 85,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK61 XHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 116 (VK61 XHC) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
VK61 XHC Mileage History
- 16/02/202472,925 mi
- 25/09/202473,968 mi+1,043 mi
- 25/09/202579,188 mi+5,220 mi
- 25/09/202579,188 mi
- 24/09/202685,623 mi+6,435 mi
Average of roughly 4,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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