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FL61 YOW

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,295 mi
Last recorded80,295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 YOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 80,295 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroding on inside

Pass 1 Sep 2025 74,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 70,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 67,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,324 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,751 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 51,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 43,710 miles

Front wishbone inner bushes slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 26,831 miles

Under tray covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 5 Sep 2015 16,003 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,619 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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FL61 YOW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FL61 YOW, 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 FL61 YOW registered?

FL61 YOW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is FL61 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 YOW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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