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HN61 FDG

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,975 mi
Last recorded147,975 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 FDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 147,975 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,419 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 129,345 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 129,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears and judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears and judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears and judders (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears and judders (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,358 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,482 miles

both front wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,727 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2014 23,302 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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HN61 FDG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN61 FDG, 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 HN61 FDG registered?

HN61 FDG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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