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YC61 LUR

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,754 mi
Last recorded78,754 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 68,321 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,673 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 63,673 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 58,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 41,596 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper clip missing

Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,323 miles

Nearside Rear caliper clip missing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 15,335 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 LUR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LUR, 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 YC61 LUR registered?

YC61 LUR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is YC61 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC61 LUR have outstanding finance?

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