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Y4 BHY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 BHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,544 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2025 37,495 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 27,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,494 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 23,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,156 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,551 miles

ALL 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,227 miles

both front tyres have slight surface cracks

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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Y4 BHY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 Y4 BHY, 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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Y4 BHY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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