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YE60 BBU

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,540 mi
Last recorded127,540 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE60 BBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 127,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 127,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 118,034 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,778 miles

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 99,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

breather pipe faulty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 93,473 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2017 50,604 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,686 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2016 43,614 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front both tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 23,521 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 18,165 miles

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

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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YE60 BBU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YE60 BBU, 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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YE60 BBU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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