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YF11 XNW

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 XNW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 148,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has gravel stuck between tyre bead and inner wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2025 148,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has gravel stuck between tyre bead and inner wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 141,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 141,370 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,185 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 130,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 125,102 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 115,884 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 115,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 106,990 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 97,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 72,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,949 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 XNW is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNW, 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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YF11 XNW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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