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YF61 KFU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,782 mi
Last recorded181,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 181,782 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 169,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge build date 5220 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 169,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge build date 5220 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,044 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,196 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 117,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre not run flat

Fail 11 Dec 2015 99,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre low outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre not run flat

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,785 miles

osf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 90,785 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

osf tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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 KFU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KFU, 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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YF61 KFU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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