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FE11 YLS

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,411 mi
Last recorded140,411 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 YLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 140,411 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaks

bonnet handle slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,045 miles

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 134,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 132,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 132,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim to illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps too dim to illuminate number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 123,832 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint has a minor leak of gases (flexible joint collapsed)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling ( rear of nearside and offside front to rear pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 115,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 115,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexible joint collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe bubbling underneath protective coating

Offside Rear Brake pipe bubbling underneath protective coating

Pass 14 Dec 2020 111,386 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated but no leak of gases

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexible brake hose protective coating bubbling slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexible brake hose protective coating bubbling slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective very slight smearing at lower edge (offside lower corner) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp light output slightly reduced

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber cracking slightly at edges (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,985 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on edges of tread and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight cracking of rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,632 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated minor cracking of rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside registration plate lamp light output severely reduced

Pass 6 Jan 2018 92,965 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside registration plate lamp slightly dimmer than nearside

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,934 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/r top arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,666 miles

all four road tyres pearishing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,351 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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FE11 YLS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FE11 YLS, 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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FE11 YLS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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