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Y88 RAC

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,042 mi
Last recorded73,042 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 RAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 73,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 73,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 68,100 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,668 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 63,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 56,061 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,061 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 51,175 miles

offside front tyre won on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,034 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,716 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 38,710 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 38,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,143 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 32,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,073 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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Y88 RAC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y88 RAC, 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 Y88 RAC registered?

Y88 RAC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is Y88 RAC safe to buy?

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