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HJ61 YWV

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 YWV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,660 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 60,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 49,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,338 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 35,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,253 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,386 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut in tread

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,966 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 13,709 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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HJ61 YWV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HJ61 YWV, 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 HJ61 YWV registered?

HJ61 YWV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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