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YE61 WMX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,496 mi
Last recorded46,496 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 WMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 46,496 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 44,891 miles

Offside Front slight play steering rack arm

Offside Front tyre slight cracking

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

condensation in both front headlights

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,396 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 41,909 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 41,909 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working all lights not working on the light unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,168 miles

knock through steering to o/s

Fail 26 Nov 2020 38,166 miles

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

knock through steering to o/s

tyres:: nsr tread low and cracking,osr heavy cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 35,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 32,510 miles

Covers and trays fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,733 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 20,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 15,576 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 WMX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

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

Is YE61 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 WMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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