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HG61 HWU

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,122 mi
Last recorded103,122 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 HWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,893 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 71,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 71,886 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on, service light on

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 60,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,327 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 55,327 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 48,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,751 miles

front tyres perished and worn off on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 39,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 33,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HWU is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG61 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

HG61 HWU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 November 2011.

Is HG61 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 HWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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