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YP11 EWR

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,265 mi
Last recorded153,265 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 EWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 153,265 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 137,533 miles

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Fail 25 May 2024 137,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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Pass 9 May 2023 134,620 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 134,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 May 2022 134,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 125,040 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 125,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 119,979 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 119,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,638 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 108,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 108,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 98,024 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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YP11 EWR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP11 EWR, 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 YP11 EWR registered?

YP11 EWR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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