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MW11 YVL

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 YVL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 162,403 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 162,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 159,723 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 157,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 154,692 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 151,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 148,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,232 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,847 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 100,582 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,200 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,808 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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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MW11 YVL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MW11 YVL, 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 MW11 YVL registered?

MW11 YVL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2011.

Is MW11 YVL safe to buy?

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