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YG61 FVX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 FVX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 104,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,264 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,473 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 37,462 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,913 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 20,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 18,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 15,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,618 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FVX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YG61 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

YG61 FVX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is YG61 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 FVX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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