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HD61 LJA

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,906 mi
Last recorded42,906 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD61 LJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 42,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 40,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,912 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,988 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 28,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has ageing cracks in tread grooves

Nearside Rear tyre has ageing cracks in tread grooves

Offside Front tyre has ageing cracks in tread grooves

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,098 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,691 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,777 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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HD61 LJA is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc 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 HD61 LJA, 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 HD61 LJA registered?

HD61 LJA is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is HD61 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD61 LJA 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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