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GF11 ZLO

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 ZLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2025 132,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 132,199 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 8 Aug 2024 124,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 115,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 109,022 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 109,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.9mm tread and worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm tread and worn on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.4mm and worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 96,553 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 96,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,791 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,701 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

wipers not tested

Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 48,631 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 35,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 22,882 miles

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 ZLO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF11 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

GF11 ZLO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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