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GU11 HXF

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,560 mi
Last recorded156,560 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 HXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 156,560 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 142,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 142,657 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear oil leaks under vehicle .

Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 114,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,006 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,028 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,315 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,315 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,230 miles

Front Wipers Worn.

O/S Front Lower Track Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Play.

O/S Front Tyer Worn On Outer Edge.

Oil leak Rear Diff Has Slight Oil Leak.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 71,221 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Wipers Worn.

O/S Front Lower Track Arm Inner Bush Has Slight Play.

O/S Front Tyer Worn On Outer Edge.

Oil leak Rear Diff Has Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 3 Mar 2016 60,987 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge - no tread

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 46,893 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge - no tread

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU11 HXF is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU11 HXF, 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 GU11 HXF registered?

GU11 HXF is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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