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HN51 BMW

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,451 mi
Last recorded66,451 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 66,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of oil leak on front undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle has manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre treads starting to get close to wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy flange only secured with one out of two bolts (one snapped)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2023 61,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy flange only secured with one out of two bolts (one snapped)

Fail 15 Dec 2023 61,365 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy flange only secured with one out of two bolts (one snapped)

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,827 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 54,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 47,016 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 41,038 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear o/s & n/s ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 33,355 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 20,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 13,410 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 13,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 9,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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HN51 BMW is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 HN51 BMW, 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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HN51 BMW is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2011.

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