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YK61 RSV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 RSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 94,781 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2022 94,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 73,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,202 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 45,990 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 26,276 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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YK61 RSV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YK61 RSV, 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 YK61 RSV registered?

YK61 RSV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is YK61 RSV safe to buy?

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