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HJ61 MTZ

2011 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MTZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,330 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 87,330 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,828 miles

all brake discs corroded in faces

Pass 1 Dec 2022 80,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play offside front inner rack joint

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,612 miles

slight play offside inner rack joint

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2020 74,421 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,563 miles

Offside Front rack end has slight wear and noise

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 64,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 60,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 53,491 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,426 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,038 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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HJ61 MTZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HJ61 MTZ, 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 HJ61 MTZ registered?

HJ61 MTZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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