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WF61 GDV

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,438 mi
Last recorded123,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GDV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 123,438 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,681 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,681 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,499 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 109,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 99,801 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,966 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,361 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 72,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,289 miles

too clean to recordsmoke reading

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2019 71,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

too clean to recordsmoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,294 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,305 miles

too clean to obtain smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,233 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 27,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2015 27,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,361 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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WF61 GDV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WF61 GDV, 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 WF61 GDV registered?

WF61 GDV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for WF61 GDV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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