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YE61 WDS

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,039 mi
Last recorded105,039 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 WDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 105,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has a small cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 98,069 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,961 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,547 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2021 69,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick wearing on inner edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 58,267 miles

Central exhaust knocking on support plate

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front inner track arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 47,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 47,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,732 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 41,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 34,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 34,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge not to cord at time test. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,163 miles

Offside Front Inner play in steering rack end

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,666 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 19,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

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 WDS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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