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WN61 YTU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN61 YTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,829 miles

engine idle speed fluctuation

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 78,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,328 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 57,952 miles

Coolant level low/ signs of leaks

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 45,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,539 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 23,866 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 23,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 11,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,194 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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WN61 YTU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 WN61 YTU, 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 WN61 YTU registered?

WN61 YTU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is WN61 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN61 YTU 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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