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GJ61 OEH

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,305 mi
Last recorded62,305 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,305 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 48,991 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 23 Oct 2023 41,311 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,917 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,400 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 166,294 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 154,746 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 20 Nov 2019 154,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2018 147,370 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Nov 2017 134,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,123 miles

emissions not detected at test

Pass 8 Jan 2016 109,787 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Sep 2015 109,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,923 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 108,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 87,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OEH is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OEH, 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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GJ61 OEH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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