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AV61 GCY

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,259 mi
Last recorded159,259 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 159,259 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 159,259 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 153,668 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 146,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 138,728 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 110,837 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 110,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 106,270 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GCY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV61 GCY, 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 GCY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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