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YD61 YRY

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,780 mi
Last recorded125,780 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 YRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 125,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 125,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 119,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 119,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking up slightly in treads (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 73,771 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 64,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2016 42,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,872 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn outer edge

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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YD61 YRY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD61 YRY, 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 YD61 YRY registered?

YD61 YRY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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