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YG11 WLB

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 WLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 77,685 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 77,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 74,314 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 70,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 65,980 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 65,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 62,476 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 59,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 55,559 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 40,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 40,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 34,181 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,039 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,406 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

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 WLB is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

YG11 WLB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is YG11 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG11 WLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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