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AO11 HTU

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,778 mi
Last recorded104,778 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 HTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,778 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 88,263 miles

Full covers/shields and undertrays fitted obscuring viewing some testable components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing requires attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges balding *requires attention* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 75,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre outer edge worn low

Offside rear upper rear arm has slightly worn bush

Fail 3 May 2024 74,908 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre outer edge worn low

Offside rear upper rear arm has slightly worn bush

Pass 5 May 2023 65,113 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 65,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,438 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 21,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 17,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,120 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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AO11 HTU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AO11 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

AO11 HTU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2011.

Is AO11 HTU safe to buy?

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