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A8 HCX

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 88,982 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 88,982 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,632 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 81,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,620 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,694 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 66,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,471 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 39,471 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 24,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,356 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,968 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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A8 HCX is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 A8 HCX, 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 A8 HCX registered?

A8 HCX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is A8 HCX safe to buy?

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