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HG11 VWL

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,031 mi
Last recorded121,031 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,031 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 118,774 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,274 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,659 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

Fail 13 Aug 2018 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HAS SPLITS IN THE INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALL LONGER THAN 70 MM (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure HAS A split 300mm in the OUTER SIDE WALL AND SMALL SPLITS ON THE INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR NOT CONNECTED

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,573 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 92,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,061 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 VWL is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWL, 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 HG11 VWL registered?

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

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