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AV11 HLK

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,103 mi
Last recorded124,103 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,103 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 124,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock has an oil leak but not excessive advise inspection (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is excessively worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are worn across the treads 2 mil can be measured (5.2.3 (e))

original test by I. H. Buckland 06.03.2024

Fail 6 Mar 2024 111,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock has an oil leak but not excessive advise inspection (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is excessively worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears are worn across the treads 2 mil can be measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,921 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp is split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 104,921 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front clamp is split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are wearing on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling is split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,732 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,399 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,926 miles

Front exhaust clamp has started to crack

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2019 75,209 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,873 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front left (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front right (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 49,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has outer tread wear.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,379 miles

O/S/F tyre has alot of outer wear,and n/s/f tyre has slight outer wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV11 HLK is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue 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 AV11 HLK, 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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AV11 HLK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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