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YT61 GKJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 GKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 165,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 165,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 153,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 153,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,473 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 144,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,245 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 139,245 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 127,487 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,329 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 103,381 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,673 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,146 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,223 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,223 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YT61 GKJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT61 GKJ, 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 YT61 GKJ registered?

YT61 GKJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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