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OY61 VCC

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,491 mi
Last recorded91,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY61 VCC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,543 miles

Both Front Shock absorbers dust gaitor deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2023 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,028 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 61,519 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 61,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 51,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2018 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,815 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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OY61 VCC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY61 VCC, 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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OY61 VCC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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