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GY11 UZC

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,865 mi
Last recorded54,865 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 54,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,623 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Advise there is a 28% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front. ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 49,623 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( Advise there is a 28% imbalance across the front axle biased to the offside front. ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 40,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 40,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on the inner & outer portions of the tyre & almost void of tread in these areas. ) ( Borderline pass. Replacement Recommended.) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner portion of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,255 miles

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,564 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 14,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn (3mm)

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 UZC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

GY11 UZC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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