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YP61 SVG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 SVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,862 miles

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected (256k/104k)

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Fail 19 Dec 2025 98,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside park brake effort lower than expected (256k/104k)

Unresolved manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 3 Dec 2024 91,629 miles

Offside Rear bald at inner tread

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,336 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald at outer edge and worn very close to ply cords

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,174 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,683 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,270 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 63,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,543 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 13,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,322 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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YP61 SVG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP61 SVG, 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 YP61 SVG registered?

YP61 SVG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is YP61 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 SVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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