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ML61 YPW

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 YPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,800 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 94,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened UPPER ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,745 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,607 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 67,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,847 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 58,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 42,690 miles

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

front windscreen cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,960 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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ML61 YPW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ML61 YPW, 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 ML61 YPW registered?

ML61 YPW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is ML61 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML61 YPW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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