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GU61 ZSF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,048 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 41,185 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 37,396 miles

Offside Front slight play at steering arm

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 32,479 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 32,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wipers juddering

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 deep cuts on sidewall (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,683 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 27,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 24,819 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 24,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 20,333 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 17,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 14,496 miles

TPMS Light on

Pass 18 Dec 2015 11,208 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate tyre pressure warning lamp on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,896 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 ZSF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GU61 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

GU61 ZSF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is GU61 ZSF safe to buy?

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