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GJ61 VWE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,466 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper loose but not likely to fall off.

various bits of undertray detached or broken but not likely to fall off

Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,141 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 72,878 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

offside front steering rack inner joint has play

Pass 30 Dec 2016 57,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,832 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 35,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 VWE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

GJ61 VWE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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