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GY11 GLZ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,820 mi
Last recorded71,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 GLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 71,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 68,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2024 64,615 miles

Front Washers poor enough water provided to clear

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,265 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 61,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad worn close to wear indicator

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 58,063 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn close to wear indicators

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

Parking sensors inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2021 54,296 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Pass 1 Aug 2020 52,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape and wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,195 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 32,295 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,359 miles

off side front tyre worn outer edge

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 GLZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

GY11 GLZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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