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YB11 WLW

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,055 mi
Last recorded50,055 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 WLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 50,055 miles

TPMS Light on

Pass 30 Aug 2024 48,269 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 48,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

TPMS Light on

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 44,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 29,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,683 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges slightly

rear tyres on 3mm and starting to mishape on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 7,625 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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YB11 WLW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver 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 YB11 WLW, 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 YB11 WLW registered?

YB11 WLW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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The MOT history for YB11 WLW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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