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HN61 LBE

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,697 mi
Last recorded182,697 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 LBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 182,697 miles

Nearside Front Daytime Running Light Not Working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All FOUR Tyres On Limit Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 182,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump audible. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working In mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow cuts. 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 171,972 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 163,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine breather pipe broken

Fail 22 Nov 2023 163,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine breather pipe broken

Pass 1 Dec 2022 149,409 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 149,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,675 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front anti vibration spring missing on caliper

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 116,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,329 miles

2 rear tyres wearing out of shape slightly

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,199 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,114 miles

low emitter no emission readings available

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

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 LBE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBE, 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 LBE registered?

HN61 LBE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is HN61 LBE safe to buy?

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