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FG61 YRF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 YRF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 146,930 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 139,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 129,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 122,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 114,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2019 102,038 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 102,038 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit serious inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit serious inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,773 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 24 Nov 2014 47,936 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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FG61 YRF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG61 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG61 YRF registered?

FG61 YRF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is FG61 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 YRF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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