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EY11 HBU

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,176 mi
Last recorded81,176 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 HBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 69,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 57,342 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,353 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 41,353 miles

Passenger's seat insecure rear (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 40,498 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,381 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 33,461 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,436 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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EY11 HBU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY11 HBU, 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 EY11 HBU registered?

EY11 HBU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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