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GJ61 VLT

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,983 mi
Last recorded80,983 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 80,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake caliper spring missing

Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 76,709 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,756 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 71,705 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 67,610 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 63,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 54,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,192 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

Pass 29 Sep 2018 47,398 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Coolant level low

Fail 29 Sep 2018 47,398 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 42,862 miles

Both rear tyre pressure valves deteriorated slightly

Fail 30 Sep 2017 42,862 miles

Both rear tyre pressure valves deteriorated slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,207 miles

Rear both tyre valves deteriorated slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,421 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 VLT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

GJ61 VLT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is GJ61 VLT safe to buy?

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