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GF11 ZLV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,490 mi
Last recorded14,490 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF11 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 14,490 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 144,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 140,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 140,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,656 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 133,115 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 128,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 124,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 121,011 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 111,518 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 99,114 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 99,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,400 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,865 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 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ZLV, 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 GF11 ZLV registered?

GF11 ZLV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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