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GY11 ZSG

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,154 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 137,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 134,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 126,910 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 126,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2020 108,212 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 101,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,547 miles

Under-tray & engine covering prevents view to some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,045 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 47,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

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 ZSG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZSG, 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 ZSG registered?

GY11 ZSG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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