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YY11 PYL

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,346 mi
Last recorded66,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 PYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 53,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,872 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2019 40,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 98v RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to min limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 31,881 miles

full undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,944 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 20,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 17,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 17,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 PYL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PYL, 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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YY11 PYL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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