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YG11 ECY

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 128,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 126,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 124,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,911 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2021 121,549 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,167 miles

Central plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,090 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2018 114,643 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2018 114,643 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,746 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 107,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,510 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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YG11 ECY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YG11 ECY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG11 ECY registered?

YG11 ECY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is YG11 ECY safe to buy?

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