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OE61 YDU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,393 mi
Last recorded163,393 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE61 YDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 163,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 157,348 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front - smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 157,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front - smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 154,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,268 miles

Front exhaust flexi section loose

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,601 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven bald inner edge very close to wear bars

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft rear coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 100,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,777 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 67,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 65,346 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,492 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,698 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge advise replacement

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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OE61 YDU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE61 YDU, 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 OE61 YDU registered?

OE61 YDU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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