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FG61 GHF

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,810 mi
Last recorded129,810 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 GHF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 129,810 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 119,528 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,230 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 31,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FG61 GHF is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG61 GHF, 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 FG61 GHF registered?

FG61 GHF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 October 2011.

Is FG61 GHF safe to buy?

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