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HG61 DSV

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,290 mi
Last recorded36,290 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 DSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 36,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 34,814 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight seepage of oil from gearbox

Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,098 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,725 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 28,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,816 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,208 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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HG61 DSV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HG61 DSV, 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 HG61 DSV registered?

HG61 DSV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is HG61 DSV safe to buy?

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