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YG61 CEA

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,152 mi
Last recorded44,152 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 CEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,152 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,674 miles

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

all tyres cracking around tread.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 30,674 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracking around tread.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,641 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 20,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,619 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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YG61 CEA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CEA, 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 YG61 CEA registered?

YG61 CEA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is YG61 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 CEA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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