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BT11 HWA

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 HWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 146,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,111 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 113,412 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted some components not visable

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,656 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Bulb warning light on all bulbs working

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 96,405 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,518 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,751 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,035 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,498 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,445 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,063 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 35,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,056 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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BT11 HWA 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 87.5%.

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 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 BT11 HWA, 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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BT11 HWA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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