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YC60 VVW

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,045 mi
Last recorded95,045 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,045 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 95,045 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 91,390 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 87,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 73,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,514 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,117 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,743 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 52,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 24,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC60 VVW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC60 VVW, 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 YC60 VVW registered?

YC60 VVW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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