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GJ61 HWZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,671 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 69,796 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 69,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 62,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 59,710 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2453518 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,561 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 HWZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

GJ61 HWZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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