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YC61 PBF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,640 mi
Last recorded73,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 PBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 73,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,916 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2024 66,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,465 miles

Brake warning light on ( front brake pad sensor wiring has been joined)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2023 62,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake warning light on ( front brake pad sensor wiring has been joined)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2022 58,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 54,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,924 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 18,297 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,468 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 PBF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

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

Is YC61 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 PBF 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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