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GY61 PWK

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,440 mi
Last recorded42,440 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 PWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,440 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 40,634 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 40,634 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 36,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,419 miles

Windscreen has slight damage within swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 32,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led lamp in mirror assembly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

drivers wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 30,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 27,573 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,281 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,080 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,570 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 PWK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

GY61 PWK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is GY61 PWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 PWK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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