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LY61 MDX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 MDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,054 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 44,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 41,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,074 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,395 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 33,110 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 28,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 25,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 25,889 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 22,788 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 22,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,585 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,527 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 14,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 11,050 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 11,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LY61 MDX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LY61 MDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY61 MDX registered?

LY61 MDX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is LY61 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 MDX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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