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GY61 PWX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,042 mi
Last recorded75,042 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,042 miles

ENGINE NOISY

Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,041 miles

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

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

ENGINE NOISY

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 56,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 39,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,061 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 34,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Note top lamp cover missing (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,643 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 3 Jun 2015 23,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil on min

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,958 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 PWX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PWX, 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 PWX registered?

GY61 PWX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for GY61 PWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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