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HY11 GZG

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 GZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 97,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2025 93,864 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 91,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 84,945 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip's in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 75,773 miles

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

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

n/s number plate lamp dim.

Pass 31 May 2021 66,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 58,923 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 58,923 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,591 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,968 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light is on.

front brake discs are lightly lipped.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres are worn on edges.

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,939 miles

Eml light on

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,851 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,000 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 GZG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GZG, 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 GZG registered?

HY11 GZG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2011.

Is HY11 GZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 GZG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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