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YX61 WMZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 55,621 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,698 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 48,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,425 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 40,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm light cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 33,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,168 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 16,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YX61 WMZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX61 WMZ, 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 YX61 WMZ registered?

YX61 WMZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is YX61 WMZ safe to buy?

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