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HJ61 MUE

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 MUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 114,337 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 114,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,761 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,861 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,861 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,565 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 81,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,320 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,009 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 19,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,814 miles

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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HJ61 MUE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ61 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

HJ61 MUE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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