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GU61 ZCO

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 91,200 miles

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 88,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,149 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,069 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,817 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 78,245 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 78,245 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,747 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 70,847 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 52,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,723 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 22,022 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,022 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 ZCO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

GU61 ZCO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GU61 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ZCO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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