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GF61 BJK

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,323 mi
Last recorded57,323 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 BJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 44,756 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 44,641 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine noise.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,648 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 38,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 32,573 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SMALL SPLITS ON THE INNER SIDEWALL, WOULD RECOMMEND CHANGE ASAP!

Pass 30 Aug 2016 27,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,822 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 16,504 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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GF61 BJK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GF61 BJK, 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

How do I check the history of GF61 BJK?

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What year was GF61 BJK registered?

GF61 BJK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is GF61 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 BJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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