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GU11 YHX

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,356 mi
Last recorded109,356 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 YHX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 109,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,318 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,925 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 47,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,085 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YHX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

GU11 YHX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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