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Y55 TMB

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 TMB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 130,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,836 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 112,183 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Insufficient reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 101,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 91,396 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 85,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 59,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper dose not clear rear screen

Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,476 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

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

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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Y55 TMB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y55 TMB, 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 Y55 TMB registered?

Y55 TMB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is Y55 TMB safe to buy?

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