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GL61 YBE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 YBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 93,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 88,843 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 88,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light Lens Damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 76,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fog Light Lens Damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,386 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 59,386 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 55,555 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 55,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 51,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 51,167 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 47,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,497 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre has kerb marks on it no canvas or bulges showing when inspected

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 16,269 miles

the n/s/f tyre is getting close to the legal limit on its outer edge, this uneven tyre wear could indicate the tracking to be out

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 YBE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

GL61 YBE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is GL61 YBE safe to buy?

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