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GY61 XLC

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,031 mi
Last recorded110,031 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 XLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 110,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 109,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tint strip on front (top) screen

Pass 19 Sep 2023 102,483 miles

Front tint strip to front screen

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted.....may be considered in drivers view (3.2 (b) (i))

after full cat test emissions only just passed.....fumes apparent and smell of oil....vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,959 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip fitted.....may be considered in drivers view (3.2 (b) (i))

after full cat test emissions only just passed.....fumes apparent and smell of oil....vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,476 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 84,653 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,517 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 52,517 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,749 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 23,749 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread on egdes

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,754 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 XLC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

GY61 XLC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2011.

Is GY61 XLC safe to buy?

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