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GN61 LND

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN61 LND
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 67,011 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 66,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 56,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 52,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 45,936 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 45,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 May 2020 42,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable due to tyre runflat construction. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on both edges. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 36,123 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,251 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,752 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 26,752 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,736 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre

offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on the outer edges

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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GN61 LND is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN61 LND, 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 GN61 LND registered?

GN61 LND is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is GN61 LND safe to buy?

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