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YE61 CWL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 CWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,622 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 86,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 81,047 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,845 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,524 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,001 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 60,584 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 30 May 2019 55,515 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Off side front tyre valve is perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 45,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,470 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,138 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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YE61 CWL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 YE61 CWL, 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 YE61 CWL registered?

YE61 CWL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is YE61 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 CWL 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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