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HV61 YVA

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,614 mi
Last recorded115,614 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 YVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 115,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 107,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both light units (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,748 miles

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

Handbrake high little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2022 90,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake high little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,433 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 84,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 75,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 70,618 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge 1.6mm

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat unable to fully inspect adult belt

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 61,860 miles

All tyre valves perished

Front Number plate loose but not liable to fall yet

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,855 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

All tyre valves perished

Front Number plate loose but not liable to fall yet

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,738 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edge

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,071 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 31,901 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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HV61 YVA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV61 YVA, 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 HV61 YVA registered?

HV61 YVA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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