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HY11 GZF

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,164 mi
Last recorded132,164 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 GZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 132,164 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))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 121,999 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 108,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,097 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 85,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 75,215 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,530 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,699 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 39,836 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin almost to wear sensor (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,708 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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HY11 GZF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY11 GZF, 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 HY11 GZF registered?

HY11 GZF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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