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A16 HBX

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 139,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 134,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 118,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,619 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 108,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,192 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,123 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,123 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,672 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 61,383 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 61,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 42,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 22,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,347 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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A16 HBX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 A16 HBX, 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 A16 HBX registered?

A16 HBX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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