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YG61 OPV

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 OPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 74,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,514 miles

Front undertray fitted

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

Pass 3 May 2023 55,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 55,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect leaking and has a slight bend (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer ply and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,295 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,824 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 40,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,054 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all 4 tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,296 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,597 miles

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

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 OPV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OPV, 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 OPV registered?

YG61 OPV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is YG61 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG61 OPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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