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PK61 GVG

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 GVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 88,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 82,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,377 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,125 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack has slight internal play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 66,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack has slight internal play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,947 miles

Coolant leak level very low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 58,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Coolant leak level very low ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,901 miles

Rear seat belts have not been checked

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 42,249 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 19 Jan 2019 42,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 27,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,701 miles

Cut in NSF tyre, cords not exposed

Cut in NSR tyre, cords not exposed

Pass 22 Oct 2015 17,488 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 17,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 14,905 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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PK61 GVG is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK61 GVG, 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 PK61 GVG registered?

PK61 GVG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is PK61 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 GVG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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