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GJ61 HWU

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,777 mi
Last recorded65,777 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 65,777 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2026 65,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,391 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 56,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,629 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,662 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filter blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,404 miles

Offside Front inner track rod end has a slight ply

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

windscreen washer jet become weak but still providing enough water to clear the windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 19,664 miles

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

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

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

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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GJ61 HWU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJ61 HWU, 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

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What year was GJ61 HWU registered?

GJ61 HWU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is GJ61 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 HWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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