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YC61 KFW

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,459 mi
Last recorded199,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 KFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 199,459 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 190,572 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 182,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2022 182,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 168,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front body has damage no sharp edges

Fail 30 Apr 2021 168,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front body has damage no sharp edges

Fail 1 Apr 2021 168,150 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked broken (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim loose and broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner and outer edges also has nail in tyre change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than n/s/r

coolant level low

Fail 30 Mar 2021 167,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 137,129 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 137,129 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,855 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,852 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 101,503 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread under 2mm

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 101,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre tread under 2mm

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 88,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

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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YC61 KFW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YC61 KFW, 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 YC61 KFW registered?

YC61 KFW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is YC61 KFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 KFW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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