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HV61 NBE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,485 mi
Last recorded80,485 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 NBE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 80,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 74,577 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 63,569 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,332 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 45,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres have low tread on the outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,380 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,594 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are cracking between tread

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 NBE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?

HV61 NBE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is HV61 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 NBE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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