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LV61 YHY

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,699 mi
Last recorded121,699 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 YHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,699 miles

Front Bumper panel and bonnet slight damage

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 121,699 miles

Front Bumper panel and bonnet slight damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,251 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper slightyly cracked/damaged

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlight has moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 112,251 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper slightyly cracked/damaged

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective headlight has moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 112,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Moisture in lamp (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front nsf bumber cracked

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,203 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 57,202 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 41,633 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 41,633 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3.3mm and perished sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 26,344 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2014 23,550 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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LV61 YHY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV61 YHY, 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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LV61 YHY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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