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YC61 RKV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,081 mi
Last recorded93,081 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 RKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,081 miles

no oil in engine service due

play in osf rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2025 93,079 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no oil in engine service due

play in osf rack end

Pass 19 Oct 2024 88,518 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on the legal limit needs to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on the legal limit needs to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on the legal limit needs to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,662 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,933 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,224 miles

brakes linings looking low , road wheels to removed for a thorough brakes examination to determine remaining pads life , seek service advice asap.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 40,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 29,049 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,429 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 RKV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

YC61 RKV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is YC61 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 RKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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