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YF61 XKN

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 85,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 76,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 71,839 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,929 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,562 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,551 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 35,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,619 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 XKN is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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