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YE11 UWU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,575 mi
Last recorded142,575 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 UWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 142,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,457 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 128,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 runflat on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 115,458 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 runflat on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 100,059 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light both sides (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,178 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,821 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 UWU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 YE11 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

YE11 UWU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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