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HG11 VWY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,129 mi
Last recorded115,129 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 VWY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 115,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 115,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 106,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake binding on release both sides

Fail 21 May 2024 106,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake binding on release both sides

Pass 16 May 2023 104,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,948 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 90,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,005 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 78,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner beading scrubbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight lump/flat spot on inner tread are (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 69,406 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluids or brake wear illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner beading scrubbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight lump/flat spot on inner tread are (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated.

Pass 24 Jul 2018 59,999 miles

Hazard switch stiff but still works

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 245/35/ZR18 93Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,743 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))

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Hazard switch stiff but still works

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm 245/35/ZR18 93Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,223 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 49,199 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 21,271 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 VWY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

HG11 VWY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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