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HFZ 4245

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 4245
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 106,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 98,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

check oil level light on .

Fail 11 Apr 2023 98,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

check oil level light on .

Pass 7 Apr 2022 92,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 92,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor indicating pressure's low

Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,831 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 87,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,757 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 48,650 miles

Covers under the car

Fail 5 Jan 2017 48,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Covers under the car

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,058 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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HFZ 4245 is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFZ 4245, 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.

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What year was HFZ 4245 registered?

HFZ 4245 is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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