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AF61 YKL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 124,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 124,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,479 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 118,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 113,902 miles

Offside Inner rack arm slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2022 113,902 miles

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

Offside Inner rack arm slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,774 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 108,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,698 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 97kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 112kg (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,676 miles

Bmw -emission,s visually ok!

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 87,124 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 87,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 60,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.5mm left. (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 50,872 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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AF61 YKL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AF61 YKL, 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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AF61 YKL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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