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YF61 RMO

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 RMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,574 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 65,338 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 65,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,264 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working.

Fail 23 Feb 2023 62,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working.

Pass 5 Mar 2022 60,262 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,379 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 43,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 35,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 26,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil level low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 19,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,279 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 RMO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

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

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