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YG11 DYB

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,900 mi
Last recorded159,900 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 DYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 138,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 134,599 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,691 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,169 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,417 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres have various cuts in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,201 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,201 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 DYB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

YG11 DYB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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