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YE11 YCR

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,467 mi
Last recorded12,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 YCR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 12,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall perishing 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall perishing 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall perishing 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 11,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 10,390 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 9,298 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 8,441 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 8,439 miles

Electronic power steering not working intermittently not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 7,743 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 6,612 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Interior rear view mirror loose

Pass 16 Jan 2019 5,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 3,804 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 3,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 3,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 3,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 2,919 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 YCR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 YE11 YCR, 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 YCR registered?

YE11 YCR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is YE11 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE11 YCR 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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