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YB11 XRV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 XRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 145,213 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,668 miles

misting of oil from diff output shaft seal offside rear

Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,658 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad also sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

misting of oil from diff output shaft seal offside rear

Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 115,377 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 107,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 96,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 79,536 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,621 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 XRV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

YB11 XRV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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