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ST11 YCG

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,707 mi
Last recorded109,707 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 YCG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,707 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2025 109,627 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front both (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front both (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel bearing has excessive play n/s rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms and rear sub frame all corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 103,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,254 miles

Parking brake effort only just met limits

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,877 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,195 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 45,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,837 miles

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

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

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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ST11 YCG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST11 YCG, 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 ST11 YCG registered?

ST11 YCG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is ST11 YCG safe to buy?

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