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WF61 BYX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,556 mi
Last recorded105,556 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 BYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 101,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 97,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 92,155 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,756 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn lumpy on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,167 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,872 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 51,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,366 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 20,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 13,137 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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WF61 BYX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WF61 BYX, 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 WF61 BYX registered?

WF61 BYX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is WF61 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF61 BYX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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