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YC11 VRD

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 VRD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 168,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 168,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 153,328 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 140,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire rubbed through on wheel rim(now re secured)

Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both,incorrectbeam images (4.1.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre tread depth beginning to get low,3.5mm

o/s/f fog light inop

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire rubbed through on wheel rim(now re secured)

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,425 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 118,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,675 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,439 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 64,085 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking tread.

Nearside rear jacking block missing.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VRD is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VRD, 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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YC11 VRD is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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