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YF61 NWJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,434 mi
Last recorded60,434 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 NWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 60,434 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,026 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,955 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,945 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 53,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,952 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 51,952 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 45,385 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 45,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 44,420 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 39,346 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2014 36,395 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 NWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

YF61 NWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 December 2011.

Is YF61 NWJ safe to buy?

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