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YF11 HYK

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,805 mi
Last recorded161,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 HYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 161,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 160,344 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2024 157,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 151,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 147,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 143,879 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 143,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 140,255 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 128,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,764 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 79,082 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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YF11 HYK 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 92.9%.

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 YF11 HYK, 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 YF11 HYK registered?

YF11 HYK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YF11 HYK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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