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YE61 FWZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,263 mi
Last recorded154,263 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 FWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,263 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 131,171 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 108,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear tyres perishing slightly and wearing on both shoulders of tread both sides of car.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,484 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 91,482 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,871 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 83,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,873 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 73,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 68,904 miles

EMISSION TESTED WAS TOO CLEAN

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,837 miles

Nearside Front 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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YE61 FWZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE61 FWZ registered?

YE61 FWZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is YE61 FWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 FWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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