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YF11 SYJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 SYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 127,559 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 109,908 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 109,529 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 92,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,426 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Jacking Rubber missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Jacking Rubber missing

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 73,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,758 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 43,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,892 miles

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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YF11 SYJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YF11 SYJ, 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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What year was YF11 SYJ registered?

YF11 SYJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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