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LS11 YKY

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,603 mi
Last recorded161,603 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 YKY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 161,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 158,597 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,978 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 152,978 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,100 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,280 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,080 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit.

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 112,080 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,551 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,567 miles

Offside Front Brake pads just above the limit.

Under trays fitted, oil leak.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LS11 YKY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LS11 YKY, 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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LS11 YKY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is LS11 YKY safe to buy?

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