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GY61 CTK

2011 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,100 mi
Last recorded85,100 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 CTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 85,100 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 85,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 77,843 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 70,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to dog cages on seats

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,596 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,308 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 9,275 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 5,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CTK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY61 CTK, 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 GY61 CTK registered?

GY61 CTK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is GY61 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 CTK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY61 CTK have outstanding finance?

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