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CY11 GWO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,481 mi
Last recorded173,481 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 GWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 173,481 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Apr 2025 171,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,253 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 122,495 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,280 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,237 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 94,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,866 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 83,502 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Upper brake wear wire damaged by drive shaft

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,070 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,416 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 46,325 miles

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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CY11 GWO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY11 GWO, 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 CY11 GWO registered?

CY11 GWO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is CY11 GWO safe to buy?

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