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FH11 GCX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,666 mi
Last recorded117,666 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH11 GCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 117,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,222 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,222 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,655 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 86,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

both front tyres, rubber perished/cracking and have worn shoulders

Fail 21 Jul 2017 77,542 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres, rubber perished/cracking and have worn shoulders

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,249 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 59,357 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,876 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FH11 GCX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH11 GCX, 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 FH11 GCX registered?

FH11 GCX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is FH11 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH11 GCX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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