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Y7 CYN

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 CYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,083 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,453 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 83,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 82,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 80,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,752 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 77,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,766 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

brake/parking brake light on dash

engine under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 13 Mar 2016 47,224 miles

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 25,235 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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Y7 CYN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y7 CYN, 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 Y7 CYN registered?

Y7 CYN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2011.

Is Y7 CYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 CYN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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