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YG61 BFL

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 BFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 139,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,635 miles

Exhaust knocking on floor and o/s/r inner driveshaft

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front DRL bulbs missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front of steering rack, in rack has "knock" but no excessive play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear transmission tunnel brace missing

Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF missing (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust knocking on floor and o/s/r inner driveshaft

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front DRL bulbs missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front of steering rack, in rack has "knock" but no excessive play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear transmission tunnel brace missing

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,561 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 104,526 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure Brake warning light illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,507 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,045 miles

ENGINE AND LOWER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,081 miles

cuts in front tyres

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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YG61 BFL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG61 BFL, 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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YG61 BFL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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