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GY11 CMX

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,108 mi
Last recorded94,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 CMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,668 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 80,713 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 62,763 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2022 62,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 59,996 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 47,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 36,375 miles

Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 33,163 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 32,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 28,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 19,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,081 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,998 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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GY11 CMX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GY11 CMX, 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 GY11 CMX registered?

GY11 CMX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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