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YE61 JHJ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,529 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 117,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 110,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 103,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 103,337 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both steering rack boots re-secured (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn - just okay at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,340 miles

n/s rear shocker has a light misting of oil, just ok at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

run flat tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,622 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,435 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 35,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 JHJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

YE61 JHJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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