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YY61 FFC

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,660 mi
Last recorded81,660 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,203 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 69,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,457 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,511 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,946 miles

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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YY61 FFC 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 92.3%.

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 YY61 FFC, 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 YY61 FFC registered?

YY61 FFC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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