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YC61 OCF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,640 mi
Last recorded151,640 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper defective

Fail 5 Aug 2026 151,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper defective

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,976 miles

Diff leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 135,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Diff leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall glued. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,521 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,578 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 109,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,448 miles

fuel level low- display saying 4 mls left

Fail 7 Dec 2021 96,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,073 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,422 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 67,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 47,063 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,122 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,399 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,546 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 OCF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

YC61 OCF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is YC61 OCF safe to buy?

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