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AO11 HSJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,589 mi
Last recorded156,589 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 156,589 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 148,395 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 148,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 134,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 134,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,152 miles

Emissions not Detected

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,079 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning message displayed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brake pad warning message displayed

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,453 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 111,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,772 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,026 miles

n/s/r on limit at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2016 86,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,724 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage rear number plate.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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AO11 HSJ 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 70.6%.

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 AO11 HSJ, 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 AO11 HSJ registered?

AO11 HSJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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