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HK11 MLX

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK11 MLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 115,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,328 miles

Central Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective hand brake warning light staying on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central plastic under shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splits on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 100,328 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective hand brake warning light staying on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central plastic under shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age splits on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,180 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,665 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on central area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection for leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2021 74,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on central area of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection for leaks

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,892 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,892 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,980 miles

Rear break pads look low

Fail 26 Sep 2019 50,980 miles

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

Rear break pads look low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,434 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,518 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens cracked/damaged

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,623 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,096 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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HK11 MLX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 HK11 MLX, 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 HK11 MLX registered?

HK11 MLX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is HK11 MLX safe to buy?

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