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OV60 YYJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,300 mi
Last recorded172,300 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 YYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 172,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 162,135 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 159,125 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 140,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 120,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 79,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,013 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread perishing from age & wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread perishing from age & wearing bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 32,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,037 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,836 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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OV60 YYJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OV60 YYJ, 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 OV60 YYJ registered?

OV60 YYJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2011.

Is OV60 YYJ safe to buy?

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