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HV11 FVH

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,409 mi
Last recorded144,409 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 FVH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,409 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2024 144,409 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear prop shaft doughnut deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2023 139,069 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 139,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner tread badly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 131,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 120,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,325 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,576 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,050 miles

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 96,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,058 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn on edges

front screen damage

offside head lamp loose

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 May 2016 65,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,558 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 54,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV11 FVH is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV11 FVH, 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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HV11 FVH is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2011.

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