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YG61 KLJ

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,397 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 66,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 63,885 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2025 63,885 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 59,636 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread delaminating slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 57,660 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread delaminating slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,044 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 49,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,238 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,953 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,731 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,295 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 KLJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

YG61 KLJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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