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GY61 GBO

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,543 mi
Last recorded216,543 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 GBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 216,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low, intake pipe leaking, propshaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 216,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low, intake pipe leaking, propshaft seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 194,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 164,632 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2020 164,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 140,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Aug 2019 140,225 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2018 119,937 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 119,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,953 miles

Nearside Front slightly worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,149 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 GBO is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GBO, 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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GY61 GBO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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