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YR61 KLU

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,422 mi
Last recorded169,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 KLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 169,422 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2025 169,418 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction top tint (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 163,535 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 163,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 146,949 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,947 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm likely to fail nsr trailing arm bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 132,425 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 117,055 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 108,346 miles

o/s front tyre bald outer edge

slight movement o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,333 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,936 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 70,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KLU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KLU, 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 YR61 KLU registered?

YR61 KLU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is YR61 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 KLU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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