2011 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · GY61 WSV
2011 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 99,781 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GY61 WSV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 99,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY61 WSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 116 (GY61 WSV) between November 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
GY61 WSV Mileage History
- 03/11/20148,862 mi
- 11/11/201514,093 mi+5,231 mi
- 30/11/201735,232 mi+21,139 mi
- 28/11/201843,217 mi+7,985 mi
- 28/11/201843,217 mi
- 27/11/201947,583 mi+4,366 mi
- 30/11/202052,519 mi+4,936 mi
- 29/11/202157,028 mi+4,509 mi
- 30/11/202270,704 mi+13,676 mi
- 02/12/202270,709 mi+5 mi
- 01/12/202385,024 mi+14,315 mi
- 12/12/202492,428 mi+7,404 mi
- 03/03/202699,781 mi+7,353 mi
- 04/03/202699,781 mi
Average of roughly 8,023 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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