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GFZ 7816

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,718 mi
Last recorded82,718 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 7816
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,718 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2026 81,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 69,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 69,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,614 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,136 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,598 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 54,946 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,786 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 7816 is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 7816, 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 GFZ 7816?

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What year was GFZ 7816 registered?

GFZ 7816 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is GFZ 7816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 7816 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GFZ 7816 have outstanding finance?

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