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AF61 GZS

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 100,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,925 miles

Fog lamp missing

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,987 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front bumper damaged and fog lamp missing on n/s

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,337 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,331 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,590 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F fog lamp missing, wheel arch liner and damage belly pan

Fail 8 Apr 2021 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 58,714 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 58,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,376 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 43,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 43,732 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,050 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,197 miles

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

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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AF61 GZS is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF61 GZS, 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 AF61 GZS registered?

AF61 GZS is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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