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YS60 LJY

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,601 mi
Last recorded111,601 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS60 LJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 111,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 111,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 109,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,253 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,183 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over filled with oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size: 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Lower NOTE: Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places, Under body trims and covers fitted

Lower NOTE: Underside of vehicle muddy at time of tests

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower strengthening plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside: Recommend replacing ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,013 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 4 Jan 2018 78,393 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn/lipped

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,158 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to test

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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YS60 LJY 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 80%.

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 YS60 LJY, 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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YS60 LJY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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