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GJ61 MVO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 MVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,984 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,105 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,900 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,384 miles

nearside number plate lamp loose

Fail 14 Sep 2015 63,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside number plate lamp loose

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Rim Damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MVO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GJ61 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

GJ61 MVO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is GJ61 MVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ61 MVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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