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W28 YMC

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 YMC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 97,564 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 97,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 92,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output WATER IN HEADLIGHT (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,873 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 73,873 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,680 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,680 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 42,955 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,559 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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W28 YMC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W28 YMC, 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 W28 YMC registered?

W28 YMC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is W28 YMC safe to buy?

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