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YF60 NBE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,603 mi
Last recorded160,603 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 NBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 160,603 miles

Both n/s tyre have large splits on the inner sidewall

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

Engine breather leaking

Offside Front tyre worn at the edges

Offside Rear tyre worn and cut

Offside Rear upper suspension arm pin/bush is worn

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 160,603 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both n/s tyre have large splits on the inner sidewall

Brake pipes corroded at the rear

Engine breather leaking

Offside Front tyre worn at the edges

Offside Rear tyre worn and cut

Offside Rear upper suspension arm pin/bush is worn

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 147,602 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 147,602 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin - Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect - Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,075 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns slightly poor

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 51,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 33,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YF60 NBE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YF60 NBE, 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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YF60 NBE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2011.

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