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HN11 AEM

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,057 mi
Last recorded127,057 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN11 AEM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 127,057 miles

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 111,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 104,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,945 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,889 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 92,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

hand break too high

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 76,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 71,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 64,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,735 miles

F.A.S emission to low to detect

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

F.A.S emission to low to detect

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,141 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 41,141 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 33,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

205/55r16

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s/r

tracking recommended

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,998 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (under inflated)

o/s/r/ tyre worn to 3 mm

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 AEM is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AEM, 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 HN11 AEM registered?

HN11 AEM is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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