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WF61 YBG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,248 mi
Last recorded76,248 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 YBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 76,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 73,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 72,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 67,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 225/45 x 17 91 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 55,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 48,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 32,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,201 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,304 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 YBG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WF61 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

WF61 YBG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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