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GF11 LWR

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,800 mi
Last recorded116,800 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 LWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 107,915 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,405 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 53,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,611 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,611 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Front NSF tyre bald on inner edge no cords showing

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 27,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

Fail 27 Aug 2015 16,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 10,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF11 LWR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF11 LWR, 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 GF11 LWR registered?

GF11 LWR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is GF11 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF11 LWR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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