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YE61 WTC

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,922 mi
Last recorded125,922 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 125,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 101,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,949 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,633 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,941 miles

Nearside Front Daytime light not working

Nearside Headlamp wet inside not affecting beam image

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,071 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,569 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 56,487 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,529 miles

child seat fitted in near side rear.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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