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YY11 AEM

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,381 mi
Last recorded120,381 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 AEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 120,381 miles

engine covers and under trays

Fail 7 Dec 2025 120,381 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays

Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2025 118,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,110 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,407 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,083 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,227 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YY11 AEM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY11 AEM, 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 YY11 AEM registered?

YY11 AEM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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