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YC61 OVV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,709 mi
Last recorded90,709 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 OVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 90,709 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 84,219 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 84,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 77,723 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,565 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 67,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,792 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 48,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 33,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,965 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre slight perished

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,874 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine-under trays and under-floor covers.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 14,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wiper split

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 OVV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

YC61 OVV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is YC61 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 OVV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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