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HJ11 KBN

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,945 mi
Last recorded222,945 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 KBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 222,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Apr 2021 219,743 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides, also very noisy when operating (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 219,741 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Unable to open bonnet. Also unable to check under bonnet items (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Both sides, also very noisy when operating (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 196,356 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 196,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bonnet won't open

Pass 7 Mar 2019 166,189 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 166,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 143,176 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,111 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,758 miles

engine oil low level

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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HJ11 KBN is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ11 KBN, 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 HJ11 KBN registered?

HJ11 KBN is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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