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HV61 FML

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 FML
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,434 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 145,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 137,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH LOWER ARM'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 132,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH LOWER ARM'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 89,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,864 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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HV61 FML is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV61 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV61 FML registered?

HV61 FML is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is HV61 FML safe to buy?

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