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GJ61 ODT

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,681 mi
Last recorded130,681 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ODT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 130,681 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 130,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rea suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,876 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation in lamp, beam patten ok.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped and corroded on inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,354 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 59,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 44,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 38,084 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,954 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 14,971 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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GJ61 ODT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

GJ61 ODT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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