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YE61 XCA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,039 mi
Last recorded160,039 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 160,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps showing water ingress

engine vibration noted

n/s/r seatbelt buckle badly damaged

no plate lamps very dim

play noted o/s/f steering system

rear discs worn & pads getting low

rear wiper rubber missing

various suspension bushes perished/showing wear inc front lower arm

Fail 27 Mar 2026 160,039 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps showing water ingress

engine vibration noted

n/s/r seatbelt buckle badly damaged

no plate lamps very dim

play noted o/s/f steering system

rear discs worn & pads getting low

rear wiper rubber missing

various suspension bushes perished/showing wear inc front lower arm

Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is getting low on tread

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both headlamps have water ingress

both rear shock absorber are damp

front registration plate is starting to delaminate

offside front has play in steering rack end

rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2024 137,985 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 128,015 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45 x 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,183 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 103,167 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,415 miles

Engine Tray & Under Tray Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 73,414 miles

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

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

Engine Tray & Under Tray Fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 28 May 2016 54,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XCA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 XCA, 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 XCA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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