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D4 YYN

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,795 mi
Last recorded166,795 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 YYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 157,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 147,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 138,639 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 125,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,191 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 113,814 miles

Offside Front Drag link 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 25 Sep 2019 102,553 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,513 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 39,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,888 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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D4 YYN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D4 YYN, 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 D4 YYN registered?

D4 YYN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is D4 YYN safe to buy?

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