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G9 HRU

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 HRU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 111,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 98,333 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 96,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,417 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 82,066 miles

Both front tyres getting low on outer edges of tread

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,139 miles

front tyre walls worn

o/s steering rack joint movement

Fail 31 Jul 2017 78,139 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyre walls worn

o/s steering rack joint movement

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,024 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,918 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 53,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G9 HRU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 G9 HRU, 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 G9 HRU registered?

G9 HRU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is G9 HRU safe to buy?

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