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GU11 CYK

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,899 mi
Last recorded153,899 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 CYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 153,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 148,736 miles

front brake disc slightly worn

front inner brake pads getting close to limit

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,492 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 145,481 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 139,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 135,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,241 miles

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,666 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU11 CYK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU11 CYK, 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 GU11 CYK registered?

GU11 CYK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is GU11 CYK safe to buy?

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