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YR61 BPZ

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,435 mi
Last recorded172,435 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 BPZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 172,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,524 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 169,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 165,072 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 163,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 157,351 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 153,841 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Nov 2019 153,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 148,188 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,718 miles

o/s/r tyre stepping in tread

rear brake discs lipped and pads wearing low

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 17 Nov 2017 140,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre stepping in tread

rear brake discs lipped and pads wearing low

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 19 Nov 2016 129,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 129,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 121,754 miles

STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,305 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror plastic casing damaged and repaired using masking tape

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror plastic casing damaged and repaired using masking tape

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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YR61 BPZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR61 BPZ, 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 YR61 BPZ registered?

YR61 BPZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 BPZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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