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HG61 JYE

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,174 mi
Last recorded150,174 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 JYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 150,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,732 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 139,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,559 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,487 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,078 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 123,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 123,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight condensated not effecting the light out put

Fail 3 Dec 2020 116,530 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside headlight condensated not effecting the light out put

Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,032 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

Fail 13 Dec 2019 112,032 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT INDICATES FAULT REAR LEFT

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER MISTING OF OIL

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 109,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,757 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,423 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,709 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 JYE is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HG61 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

HG61 JYE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is HG61 JYE safe to buy?

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