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YE11 UWY

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,425 mi
Last recorded91,425 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 UWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,081 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 87,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 72,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,565 miles

Crack in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Damage to nearside front wheel and tyre sidewall

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Poor nearside headlamp pattern

Various lights displayed on dashboard

Pass 15 May 2019 45,544 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 45,543 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 33,668 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres perished

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,970 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 29,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,478 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)

Fail 12 May 2014 18,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 UWY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

YE11 UWY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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