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HJ11 ORU

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,868 mi
Last recorded120,868 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 120,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 118,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 112,632 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,915 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,426 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 92,323 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,203 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 51,293 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 46,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ORU is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HJ11 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ11 ORU registered?

HJ11 ORU is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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