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GRZ 2116

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,077 mi
Last recorded76,077 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 2116
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 67,889 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 62,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 58,415 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 58,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,038 miles

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

engine and under-tray covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,695 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,156 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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GRZ 2116 is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GRZ 2116, 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 GRZ 2116 registered?

GRZ 2116 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is GRZ 2116 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 2116 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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