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GY08 GAV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,716 mi
Last recorded62,716 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 GAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 62,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,691 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,435 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,568 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 27,551 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2017 19,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 11,192 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 11,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45V17 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50V17 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 4,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 4,443 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 3,348 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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GY08 GAV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY08 GAV, 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 GY08 GAV registered?

GY08 GAV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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