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PY61 FAM

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 98,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45/17 RF. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45/17 RF. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,316 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,524 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,156 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 40,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 32,298 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,860 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 22,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 14,439 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 FAM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

PY61 FAM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is PY61 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 FAM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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