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YF11 SYT

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 SYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 84,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,159 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,851 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to be done on testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2022 79,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,179 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 56,398 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,029 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 49,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 42,945 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 33,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front both tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 26,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,221 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 SYT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

Is YF11 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 SYT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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