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YE11 BDU

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,475 mi
Last recorded97,475 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 BDU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,475 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 97,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 1.6-2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,551 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Aftermarket windscreen sun shield fitted. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 1.6-2mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm) advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 69,031 miles

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise cracked and worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise cracked and worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,939 miles

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

Brake warning light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise cracked and worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise cracked and worn close to cords on edges (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 May 2019 42,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,296 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 33,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 24,435 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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YE11 BDU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE11 BDU, 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 YE11 BDU registered?

YE11 BDU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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