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PY61 EBK

2011 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,031 mi
Last recorded98,031 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 EBK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,031 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,792 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,336 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 83,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 81,240 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 81,240 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 69,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,486 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,344 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 45,344 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 29,625 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 EBK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EBK, 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 PY61 EBK registered?

PY61 EBK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is PY61 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 EBK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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