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YE61 LWF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,246 mi
Last recorded97,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 97,246 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,083 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 84,083 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 80,653 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 76,760 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 73,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Dec 2020 73,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 69,866 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 65,312 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 65,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,008 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,051 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low

advise n/s/f outer tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,546 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 LWF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

YE61 LWF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is YE61 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 LWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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