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VN11 YJM

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,067 mi
Last recorded93,067 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,067 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,024 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 77,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 63,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 49,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,180 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,598 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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VN11 YJM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VN11 YJM, 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 VN11 YJM registered?

VN11 YJM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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