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LY61 SHA

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY61 SHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,012 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 114,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 102,640 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,900 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,443 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 90,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 84,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front, front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 75,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 75,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 62,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 41,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,795 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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LY61 SHA is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LY61 SHA, 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 SHA registered?

LY61 SHA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is LY61 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY61 SHA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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