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PN61 YYO

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 YYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 112,032 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 104,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 102,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 98,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 92,378 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area - leaking onto steering rack and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 92,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Ply exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Dent in outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area - leaking onto steering rack and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 83,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 82,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 82,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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

Pass 28 May 2019 76,339 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front wheel slight damage to outer rim

Tpms light on

Fail 25 May 2019 76,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet difficult to open

Nearside Front wheel slight damage to outer rim

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

Tpms light on

Pass 21 May 2018 59,791 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 59,791 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 43,081 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,886 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,239 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PN61 YYO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PN61 YYO, 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 PN61 YYO registered?

PN61 YYO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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