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GJ61 PJU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,750 mi
Last recorded140,750 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 PJU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 140,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 63,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 46,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to centre wear bar

Pass 13 Sep 2017 36,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,366 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,241 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 PJU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJU, 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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What year was GJ61 PJU registered?

GJ61 PJU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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