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YF61 HDL

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 HDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,081 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 119,586 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,152 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak of rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,188 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,851 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 29 Nov 2018 47,833 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2017 47,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,608 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,390 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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YF61 HDL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HDL, 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

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What year was YF61 HDL registered?

YF61 HDL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is YF61 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 HDL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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