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GY11 VEM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,935 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,006 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,650 miles

rear wiper not working

Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,032 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,369 miles

Offside Wiper poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 15,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 9,084 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,467 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 VEM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEM, 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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GY11 VEM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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