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YC61 OVF

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OVF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 104,322 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 96,366 miles

Central Front Brake warning display on dash see enclosed brake test result

Front Both front sides, flex brake hoses Inadequately supported

Front Front suspension (shocker, spring, drop link) modified, bouncy and stiff on front

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 96,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake warning display on dash see enclosed brake test result

Front Both front sides, flex brake hoses Inadequately supported

Front Front suspension (shocker, spring, drop link) modified, bouncy and stiff on front

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 95,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 88,142 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2021 88,142 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,284 miles

Central Front brake warning display on dash see enclosed brake test result

Central Front undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished+tyre is 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit tyre on 2mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges +slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit tyre on 2mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,924 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,461 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 56,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,675 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 48,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,336 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 OVF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

YC61 OVF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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