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2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,394 mi
Last recorded70,394 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV11 PBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 70,394 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,824 miles

Center display showing engine warning lamp

Fail 7 Dec 2023 68,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, inner bush. (Possible fixings insecure - causing excessive play?) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Center display showing engine warning lamp

Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet unable to be open two people required

brake pad warning light on

multiple lights on centre dash

tpms light on

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 55,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,047 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,961 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,536 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,439 miles

both front tyres cracking within tread

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,176 miles

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 PBX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PBX, 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.

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GV11 PBX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2011.

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