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EY11 GKG

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,531 mi
Last recorded111,531 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 GKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 110,423 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 94,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 73,101 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 64,084 miles

HC emmission levels only just within legal limit 192ppm.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,563 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 13 Feb 2016 42,275 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,628 miles

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

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

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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EY11 GKG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EY11 GKG, 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 EY11 GKG registered?

EY11 GKG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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