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YS61 BKV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 BKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 65,165 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 61,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,152 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 46,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Running light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,878 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged Both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Running light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 30,651 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 30,651 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 19,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 13,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 8,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 5,742 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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YS61 BKV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 YS61 BKV, 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 YS61 BKV registered?

YS61 BKV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is YS61 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 BKV 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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