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Y21 AYR

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,860 mi
Last recorded114,860 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 AYR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 107,292 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 97,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on dash

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 83,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,797 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,332 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 40,039 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,887 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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Y21 AYR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y21 AYR, 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 Y21 AYR registered?

Y21 AYR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is Y21 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 AYR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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