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GY11 FGX

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 FGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2026 80,011 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 75,617 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 72,477 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber donut perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 68,811 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Low & almost void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre...)) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (( Low & almost void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre... ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,198 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing thin on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,748 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,045 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,230 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on the outer portion of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,950 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer portion of the tyre

engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,878 miles

2x child seats fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,764 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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 22,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Mar 2014 15,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 FGX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

GY11 FGX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is GY11 FGX safe to buy?

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