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GFZ 6874

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,881 mi
Last recorded100,881 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 6874
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 100,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,689 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 95,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 88,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 88,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 82,215 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 82,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged been run flat and cut in tread 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,737 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2021 75,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Offside Front tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2020 70,993 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,993 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,637 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,864 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 63,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 57,901 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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GFZ 6874 is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GFZ 6874, 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 GFZ 6874 registered?

GFZ 6874 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is GFZ 6874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 6874 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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