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YF61 NLN

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,738 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 91,050 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,506 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 74,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,536 miles

emissions erratic on fast idle

Pass 13 Nov 2019 68,183 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 68,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NLN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

YF61 NLN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2011.

Is YF61 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 NLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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