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YF61 HBN

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,526 mi
Last recorded67,526 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,025 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,023 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,737 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 26,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 21,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 11,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YF61 HBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF61 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF61 HBN?

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What year was YF61 HBN registered?

YF61 HBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is YF61 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 HBN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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