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GJ11 VBY

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,714 mi
Last recorded70,714 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 RFT edges slick (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 67,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,308 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 63,307 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 60,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 50,959 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,025 miles

front number plate broken

nearside and offside front tyres worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underneath covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,369 miles

Engine Light On

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,288 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GJ11 VBY is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ11 VBY, 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 GJ11 VBY registered?

GJ11 VBY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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