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YC61 LYY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,083 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 92,083 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 87,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 68,567 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 continental (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,051 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,163 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 40,109 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,639 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 22,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 12,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,698 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

rear wiper blade split

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 LYY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

Is YC61 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LYY 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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