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YR61 XHS

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XHS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,258 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 Small Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 91,297 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 91,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,309 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,968 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 82,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,718 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,607 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 66,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Stone chip in zone 'B'

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge - 205/55/16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge - 205/55/16 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,195 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 42,509 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,618 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,487 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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YR61 XHS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

YR61 XHS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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