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GY61 RVA

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,919 mi
Last recorded156,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 RVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 156,919 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 156,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 132,426 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated. Wiring connected, pads not worn excessively.

Exhaust contacting heatshield.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,433 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 114,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edgae

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,724 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 93,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid change overdue warning light on!

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid change overdue warning light on!

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 RVA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

GY61 RVA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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