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YE61 JHV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 JHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,773 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 48,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,357 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 46,357 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 43,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 33,853 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 31,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 29,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 3mm bald on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 20,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 20,289 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 JHV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

YE61 JHV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is YE61 JHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 JHV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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