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GY61 YRZ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,930 mi
Last recorded31,930 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 31,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall badly scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in outer shoulder of tread ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 28,813 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation inside

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,243 miles

Nearside Front condensation on inside the headlamp

Pass 27 Jan 2022 25,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

small amount of condensation in n/s headlamp.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 24,012 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 22,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 21,178 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

both front tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,423 miles

Front Tyres have shouldered tread wear

Fail 20 Feb 2017 17,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyres have shouldered tread wear

Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 13,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YRZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YRZ, 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 YRZ registered?

GY61 YRZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is GY61 YRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 YRZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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