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DY11 HLJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,554 mi
Last recorded155,554 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 HLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 155,554 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 155,551 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2024 138,807 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 117,894 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,528 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 72,043 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,086 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 46,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 40,150 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre repaired

Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,795 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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DY11 HLJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY11 HLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY11 HLJ registered?

DY11 HLJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DY11 HLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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