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GX61 SKE

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 SKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 72,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 58,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 56,032 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 52,358 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,698 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,833 miles

Both rear tyre tread perished.

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

Offside front tyre tread perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,406 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 26,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,247 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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GX61 SKE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE registered?

GX61 SKE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is GX61 SKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 SKE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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