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GY11 GLV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,326 mi
Last recorded92,326 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 92,326 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,313 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 82,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,093 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,313 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,986 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,155 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 54,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,438 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,420 miles

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

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 GLV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GY11 GLV, 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 GY11 GLV registered?

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

Is GY11 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY11 GLV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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