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GY61 CJF

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,210 mi
Last recorded106,210 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,210 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front position lamps different colours

Nearside Front day time running light dim

Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front position lamps different colours

Nearside Front day time running light dim

Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,054 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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GY61 CJF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 GY61 CJF, 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 GY61 CJF registered?

GY61 CJF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 CJF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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