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PY61 DWA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,826 mi
Last recorded65,826 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 58,578 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 46,001 miles

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

unable to check full length of front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 45,761 miles

Emissions not tested no coolant in header tank (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively near limit (1.2.1 (f))

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

Park brake efficiency on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2019 40,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,642 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 27,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 19,239 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 13,660 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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PY61 DWA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PY61 DWA, 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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What year was PY61 DWA registered?

PY61 DWA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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