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DV61 ZYT

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,997 mi
Last recorded91,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 ZYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 91,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OPENS ON LOCK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 90,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 90,316 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,053 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged SCREW THROUGH SIDE WALL HITTING BEAD RIM (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,312 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 58,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 45,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 32,081 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,349 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 23,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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DV61 ZYT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV61 ZYT, 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 DV61 ZYT registered?

DV61 ZYT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for DV61 ZYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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