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FP61 GMG

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 GMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 95,467 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,433 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,849 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 55,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 49,296 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,207 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,496 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 10,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,535 miles

Wiperblades smear

Fail 1 Oct 2014 9,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiperblades smear

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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FP61 GMG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 FP61 GMG, 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 FP61 GMG registered?

FP61 GMG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FP61 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 GMG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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