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YG11 BLJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 103,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due to smoke and judder

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,919 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres cracked within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most suspension arm ball joint NSF dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks within tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,457 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 60,534 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 43,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 16,586 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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YG11 BLJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG11 BLJ, 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 YG11 BLJ registered?

YG11 BLJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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