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GX11 MTZ

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,083 mi
Last recorded151,083 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX11 MTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,083 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 151,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 141,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 141,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,359 miles

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

Front flexi pipe broken but still secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 128,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front flexi pipe broken but still secure

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,467 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 116,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,352 miles

Stone chips in windscree

Fail 15 Mar 2017 71,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/50R17 fitted to NSR 225/45R17 fitted to OSR (4.1.A.1a)

Stone chips in windscree

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,706 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

stone damage to windscreen outside wiper area on o/s

Fail 9 Mar 2016 54,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

stone damage to windscreen outside wiper area on o/s

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,664 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GX11 MTZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GX11 MTZ, 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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What year was GX11 MTZ registered?

GX11 MTZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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