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GX61 PPV

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,496 mi
Last recorded68,496 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 PPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 65,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 63,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 60,362 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,730 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 47,725 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 225 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,588 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,286 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,329 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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GX61 PPV is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX61 PPV, 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 GX61 PPV registered?

GX61 PPV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is GX61 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 PPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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