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AV61 GCK

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,434 mi
Last recorded92,434 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GCK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,262 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 75,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,587 miles

Drivetrain light on

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drivetrain light on

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,182 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 44,682 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2018 44,680 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on outer edge, 2mm

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

Offside Front Tyre bold on outer edge, 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre 2.5mm

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 17,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,946 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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AV61 GCK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV61 GCK, 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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AV61 GCK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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