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PE61 GJX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 GJX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 118,310 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,017 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules grease coated (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules grease coated (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 2 Dec 2017 97,373 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules grease coated (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules grease coated (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,482 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 75,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 49,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,702 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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PE61 GJX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE61 GJX, 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 PE61 GJX registered?

PE61 GJX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is PE61 GJX safe to buy?

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