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YC11 FKJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 105,159 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 101,594 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,115 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 99,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,197 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,792 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 9 Oct 2020 90,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,034 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 61,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,861 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,784 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 17,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC11 FKJ, 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 YC11 FKJ registered?

YC11 FKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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