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YY61 LUL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 LUL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,842 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2022 83,840 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,388 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,296 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,821 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,420 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,553 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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YY61 LUL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 LUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY61 LUL registered?

YY61 LUL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is YY61 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 LUL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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