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GV11 FVM

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,250 mi
Last recorded76,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 FVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 76,250 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 60,984 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 50,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 39,389 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,569 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Fail 24 Aug 2018 30,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre valve starting to perish

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,534 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge/cut showing cords in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,492 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,532 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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GV11 FVM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV11 FVM, 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 GV11 FVM registered?

GV11 FVM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2011.

Is GV11 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 FVM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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