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YF60 SXB

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF60 SXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 159,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S REAR X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 159,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S AND O/S REAR X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 153,554 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage O/S STEERING RACK LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 153,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE INSECURE (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage O/S STEERING RACK LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD LEVEL, CLOSE TO LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,212 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN BELOW 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING LOW TYRE PRESSURE.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 130,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDY WORN ON INNER SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

tps light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,618 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 100,674 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 93,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 84,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,160 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 74,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,507 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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YF60 SXB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black 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 SXB, 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 YF60 SXB registered?

YF60 SXB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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