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YP61 TAU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,736 mi
Last recorded74,736 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 74,736 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 68,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 60,720 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both outer lenses have condensation inside lens, images not yet affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 60,720 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both outer lenses have condensation inside lens, images not yet affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,735 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 46,697 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 46,227 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant below minimum

Pass 11 Jan 2020 43,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,203 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,503 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,735 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 33,319 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 31,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,970 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 16,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TAU 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 87.5%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

YP61 TAU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YP61 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 TAU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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