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YE61 VYY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 123,696 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 May 2025 118,896 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,707 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,802 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 100,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,990 miles

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

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

slight oil leak (rear Diff)

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,645 miles

slight knock noise through steering (no play detected)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,880 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,113 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 VYY 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 100%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

YE61 VYY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is YE61 VYY safe to buy?

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