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GU61 WJG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 WJG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 104,107 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On existing puncture repair 225 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,964 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2024 96,956 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint in bottom of hub has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 66,958 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp come on and off indicates a fault occasionally on road testing, further inspection with Diagnostics Technician Highly Recommended!

Fail 29 Aug 2019 66,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp come on and off indicates a fault occasionally on road testing, further inspection with Diagnostics Technician Highly Recommended!

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,880 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 55,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,539 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)

both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,634 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 37,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,494 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 27,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,796 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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GU61 WJG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU61 WJG, 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 GU61 WJG registered?

GU61 WJG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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