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MT61 AYD

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,376 mi
Last recorded187,376 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 AYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 187,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 185,026 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2024 185,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing from every wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 173,298 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2024 173,296 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 167,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 167,228 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 155,640 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 135,677 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Slight Diff Leak

Undercovers & Engine Covers Fitted - Can't See Components.

Pass 24 Dec 2019 130,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 111,410 miles

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

engine covers fitted restring full inspection of engine components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted restricting full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,043 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 71,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2015 71,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2014 59,517 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres bald on outer edges.

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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MT61 AYD is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 MT61 AYD, 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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What year was MT61 AYD registered?

MT61 AYD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is MT61 AYD safe to buy?

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