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YC61 OKJ

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,939 mi
Last recorded102,939 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 102,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 102,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,518 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,571 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres heavy wear at outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slight edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,221 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 54,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 48,112 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,287 miles

Advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OKJ 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 75%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

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

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