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YR61 YUC

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,742 mi
Last recorded100,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YUC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 100,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 92,044 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,009 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,133 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,239 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,205 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 37,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,848 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 YUC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

YR61 YUC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is YR61 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 YUC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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