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YC61 LYW

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 79,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,114 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 68,932 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 68,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,168 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,418 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 58,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 51,046 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 38,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 33,281 miles

nsf tyre worn edges

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 LYW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

YC61 LYW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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