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YT61 UGU

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,888 mi
Last recorded135,888 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 UGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 135,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 131,442 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,265 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 123,265 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 112,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 107,805 miles

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

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2019 107,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2019 107,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper has damage

engine cover loose

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine/underside body covers fitted

rear bumper has damage but not resulting in a sharp edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,230 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os/r ns/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,884 miles

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,884 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp illuminated .

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,475 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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YT61 UGU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT61 UGU, 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 YT61 UGU registered?

YT61 UGU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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