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DA61 GAL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 GAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,793 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 82,405 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 77,066 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 May 2022 73,329 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 69,953 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 69,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 65,568 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 65,568 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 62,774 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 62,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,316 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing , wearing out on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perishing , wearing out on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 46,215 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,074 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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DA61 GAL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 GAL, 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 DA61 GAL registered?

DA61 GAL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DA61 GAL safe to buy?

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