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GY61 SOE

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,475 mi
Last recorded114,475 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 114,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 102,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,527 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 89,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,389 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,029 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 71,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,996 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,860 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 49,856 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 32,646 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 SOE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

GY61 SOE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 November 2011.

Is GY61 SOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 SOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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