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HN11 AEL

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 AEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 111,848 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Washer jet blocked but washers still provides sufficient fluid to the screen

Fail 31 Oct 2025 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Washer jet blocked but washers still provides sufficient fluid to the screen

Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front flexy exhaust pipe slight blow

Fail 30 Oct 2024 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front flexy exhaust pipe slight blow

Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,012 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 75,959 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 67,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,460 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 63,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 x17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,929 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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HN11 AEL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN11 AEL, 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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HN11 AEL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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