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YC61 MDU

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 126,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 126,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front Arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Front Arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 120,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear number plate lights dim

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2024 120,027 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear number plate lights dim

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,296 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Inner rack end/slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate lights dim

Pass 3 Nov 2022 114,888 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 114,888 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,535 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 112,501 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,577 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,577 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 104,530 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,005 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,705 miles

turbo heatshield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,797 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MDU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

YC61 MDU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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