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YF61 FTN

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,815 mi
Last recorded143,815 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 FTN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 143,815 miles

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

Nearside Front wing repeater dim just acceptable

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 132,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing repeater dim

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

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

brake pad wear light illuminated

Pass 14 Dec 2019 121,966 miles

Front front brake pads are getting low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

advice exhaust flexy pipe warn

Fail 14 Dec 2019 121,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front front brake pads are getting low

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just acceptable (5.2.3 (e))

advice exhaust flexy pipe warn

Pass 8 Dec 2018 109,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LEGAL LIMIT JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,238 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2014 62,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YF61 FTN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF61 FTN, 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 YF61 FTN registered?

YF61 FTN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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