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YG61 EOJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 EOJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 146,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Dec 2024 140,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking and perishing present and outer wall of tyre torn strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread signs of feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking and perishing present also outer wall torn strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking and perishing present and outer wall of tyre torn strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread signs of feathering present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking and perishing present also outer wall torn strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer wall off tyre large tear

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

Offside Rear tyre small tears and cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer wall of tyre x2 tears present

Fail 13 Dec 2021 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer wall of tyre x2 tears present

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,464 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,930 miles

Exhaust system slightly loose

Fail 10 Jun 2019 95,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,469 miles

exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe broken but not leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,300 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 53,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,529 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 41,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 EOJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EOJ, 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 YG61 EOJ registered?

YG61 EOJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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