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YE61 DXO

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,568 mi
Last recorded161,568 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 DXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 161,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 161,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,615 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 151,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil cap not fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,857 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 109,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 109,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,020 miles

Front n/s & o/s front lower arm front bushes slight play & detreating

Offside Front inner tie rod arm slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,020 miles

Front n/s & o/s front lower arm front bushes slight play & detreating

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod arm slight play

Offside Front track rod end slight play

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 95,458 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 95,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 84,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE61 DXO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YE61 DXO, 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 DXO registered?

YE61 DXO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is YE61 DXO safe to buy?

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