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GL61 LFJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,877 miles

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at front flexi pipe

advise slight oil leak at engine

Fail 12 Sep 2025 74,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise slight oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,086 miles

advise new brake pads fitted to o/s n/s rear also sensor wire

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight movement from o/s n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes but not excessive

advise slight oil leak from oil sump pan corroded and has a slight leak of oil

Fail 9 Oct 2024 72,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet cable mechanism damaged but can still be opened

brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,946 miles

advise oil leak at engine

advise rear brake pads look low

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,306 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower rear suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight fluctuation from o/s n/s front and rear brakes

Fail 26 Jul 2022 68,300 miles

Headlamp aim not tested due to o/s n/s dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower rear suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise slight fluctuation from o/s n/s front and rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 62,877 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 53,785 miles

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2018 53,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,799 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 36,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 29,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,802 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges not considered full depth tread from new

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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GL61 LFJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL61 LFJ, 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 GL61 LFJ registered?

GL61 LFJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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