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GJ61 PFY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,200 mi
Last recorded133,200 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 PFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 133,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 131,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 129,026 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 127,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 127,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 124,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 120,689 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 120,689 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 116,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 116,033 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 112,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,415 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 93,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,961 miles

advise front washer jets would benifit from adjustment/repair

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 PFY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

GJ61 PFY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 PFY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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