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YF61 OBR

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,914 mi
Last recorded132,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 OBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 132,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,488 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 125,488 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 117,128 miles

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear reg lamp slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

front and rear suspension components corroded

undercovers fittd

washer jets slightly weak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 48,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,626 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,639 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 OBR is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OBR, 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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What year was YF61 OBR registered?

YF61 OBR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is YF61 OBR safe to buy?

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