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YF11 VXH

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,533 mi
Last recorded70,533 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 70,533 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 70,533 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 70,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 64,613 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 59,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 55,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 51,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 47,929 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 45,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,266 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,675 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread area

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,252 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 VXH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH registered?

YF11 VXH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is YF11 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF11 VXH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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