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MF11 YJU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,031 mi
Last recorded82,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 YJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,031 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 7 Jul 2025 82,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,733 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 80,733 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,448 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning

Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,576 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 66,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,022 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits intermittent fluctuating values / surging RPM (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit highly recommend changing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 53,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit highly recommend changing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,540 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,484 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

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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MF11 YJU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF11 YJU, 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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MF11 YJU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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