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YR61 BRV

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,738 mi
Last recorded54,738 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 BRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 54,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 44,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,130 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,376 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 18,141 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 18,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 15,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,498 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,153 miles

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

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 BRV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR61 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

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

Is YR61 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 BRV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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