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LO61 GZV

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,211 mi
Last recorded72,211 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 GZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,211 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 67,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump is working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 63,659 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 57,995 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,082 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 56,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LO61 GZV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO61 GZV, 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 LO61 GZV registered?

LO61 GZV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is LO61 GZV safe to buy?

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