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FG61 HZR

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,834 mi
Last recorded60,834 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 HZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 60,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 54,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 47,615 miles

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Fail 18 Sep 2020 47,615 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc lipped worn not weakened

Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 42,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 42,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,740 miles

both front tyres are starting to deteriorate between tread

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 28,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 23,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,483 miles

front tyre treads starting to crack

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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FG61 HZR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FG61 HZR, 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 FG61 HZR registered?

FG61 HZR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FG61 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 HZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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