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FG61 YRW

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,811 mi
Last recorded127,811 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 127,811 miles

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Underbody undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2026 127,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Underbody undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2025 117,609 miles

Offside Front steering / suspension has slight play

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2025 117,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front steering / suspension has slight play

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,457 miles

both front headlamps have condensation build up inside

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,729 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit (worn on edges)

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16V (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever close to maximum clearance

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,404 miles

tested wet

trigger point not met

under body trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,664 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

trigger point not met

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Plastic sills fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YRW 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 YRW, 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 FG61 YRW registered?

FG61 YRW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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