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YC60 XEW

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 113,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,406 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,751 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 106,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,679 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 83,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,157 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,119 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 34,999 miles

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 XEW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XEW, 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 YC60 XEW registered?

YC60 XEW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 January 2011.

Is YC60 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 XEW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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