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WF61 GGE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 GGE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 126,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 126,863 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 109,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 109,868 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 102,580 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,763 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2018 91,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,949 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,698 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,413 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 GGE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF61 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

WF61 GGE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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