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YC61 NGV

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,197 mi
Last recorded123,197 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 NGV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 123,197 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 123,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean to record .

Offside Front Daytime running lamp out .

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 97,324 miles

Emissions too clean to record.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective All 3 wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,307 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,632 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 81,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front fog lights showing blue light to front

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,089 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears across centers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,217 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,165 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,812 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,022 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 NGV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver 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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

YC61 NGV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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