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YC11 XMJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,635 mi
Last recorded153,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 153,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 146,110 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 138,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 131,785 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 131,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,165 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,078 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,102 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,853 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 90,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 77,989 miles

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

diesel emissions too clean to get a reading utray fitted handbrake travel utray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre scuffed

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2014 40,365 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 XMJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

YC11 XMJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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