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GV11 GVT

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 GVT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,933 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,638 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,874 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside rear brake disc slightly rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,488 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,746 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 19,283 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 10,966 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVT is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

GV11 GVT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is GV11 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV11 GVT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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