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OY11 LYU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,370 mi
Last recorded80,370 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 LYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 80,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 75,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,956 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,581 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 63,917 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 63,775 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 58,758 miles

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

rear washer inop

Pass 29 May 2020 56,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,677 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 47,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 41,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 34,075 miles

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 25,205 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 17,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 8,365 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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OY11 LYU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OY11 LYU, 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 OY11 LYU registered?

OY11 LYU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is OY11 LYU safe to buy?

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