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BD11 YWC

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,962 mi
Last recorded141,962 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 YWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 141,962 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp insecure and inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 141,962 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp insecure and inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 138,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 138,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 128,541 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 128,541 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 123,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,723 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 15 Jun 2020 114,672 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just after exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50zrf17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50zrf17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50zrf17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,687 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,427 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 72,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 57,894 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2016 57,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 36,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD11 YWC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD11 YWC, 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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BD11 YWC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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