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YT61 WRJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 WRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,573 miles

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

TPMS Light On

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,573 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Main Beam & Fog Light In Opposite Positions. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 15 Sep 2021 762,407 miles

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Sep 2021 84,535 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH ON INNER WALLS 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Sep 2020 79,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,379 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,079 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,035 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WRJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WRJ, 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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What year was YT61 WRJ registered?

YT61 WRJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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