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YC61 LSL

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LSL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,156 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 77,617 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 70,921 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 70,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 62,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,809 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 39,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 32,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,241 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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YC61 LSL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YC61 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

YC61 LSL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is YC61 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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