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GY61 LVE

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,532 mi
Last recorded187,532 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 187,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake has long travel

Pass 24 May 2022 177,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Pass 27 May 2021 158,478 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 158,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant low.

Engine oil low.

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

Under tray loose.

Vacuum pipe collapsed.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 137,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 137,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 117,710 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 117,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW...

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

OIL DIPSTICK INCOMPLETE...

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f inner track rod play

o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bump stops worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,880 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 LVE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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