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GF61 HJV

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,931 mi
Last recorded177,931 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 HJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 177,931 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ** Close to excess ** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 166,003 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))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 166,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 155,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 155,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,308 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,210 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 133,135 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,986 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 147,148 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 98,460 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,249 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,085 miles

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

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 HJV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJV, 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 GF61 HJV registered?

GF61 HJV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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