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YC11 GZE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,803 mi
Last recorded128,803 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 GZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 121,856 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 115,414 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 115,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,748 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 103,718 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50 zr17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,442 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp staying lit (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/50 zr17 93w (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp lit

Pass 6 Jul 2019 63,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 50,879 miles

brake vacuum sensor light for few seconds then goes out The vacuum is ok it may be faulty sensor

Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,435 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,229 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,695 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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YC11 GZE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YC11 GZE, 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 YC11 GZE registered?

YC11 GZE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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