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HN61 COJ

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 COJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,271 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2026 96,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,638 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tie rod worn

Offside Front inner tie rod worn

Fail 9 Jul 2025 83,751 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

undertray missing

Pass 22 Jun 2024 74,946 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 74,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,130 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 71,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 63,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 58,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,432 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 11 May 2019 44,373 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 36,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 34,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 29,160 miles

Front both tyres wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2015 23,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges + cuts

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

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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HN61 COJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in White 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 HN61 COJ, 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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HN61 COJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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