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E6 GSX

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 GSX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,527 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 74,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 67,966 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 67,965 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,757 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 62,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 58,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 58,379 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,736 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 47,239 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,622 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 34,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,883 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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E6 GSX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 E6 GSX, 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 E6 GSX registered?

E6 GSX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is E6 GSX safe to buy?

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