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BV11 YWM

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,412 mi
Last recorded105,412 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV11 YWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,412 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,932 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))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,362 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 67,163 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,590 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Fail 2 Mar 2017 64,590 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front number plate delaminated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

warning light lit

Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

warning light lit

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,320 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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BV11 YWM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV11 YWM, 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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What year was BV11 YWM registered?

BV11 YWM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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