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YC11 DVZ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 DVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 83,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 73,414 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,902 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 69,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,239 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 29 Apr 2019 67,363 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC11 DVZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YC11 DVZ, 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 YC11 DVZ registered?

YC11 DVZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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The MOT history for YC11 DVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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