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HG11 VWJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,180 mi
Last recorded80,180 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 80,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 79,837 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,133 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 70,521 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 70,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 68,522 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 68,522 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,047 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 66,047 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,737 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 59,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,272 miles

chip in screen

washers partly blocked but did clean screen

Pass 22 Apr 2017 37,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 33,968 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,621 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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HG11 VWJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG11 VWJ, 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 HG11 VWJ registered?

HG11 VWJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is HG11 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 VWJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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