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HV61 OAB

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,916 mi
Last recorded117,916 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 OAB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 117,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 113,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 113,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 106,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 99,442 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 9 May 2022 93,679 miles

slight condensation in nearside headlamp unit.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 61,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,526 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 28,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,394 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 OAB is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OAB, 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 HV61 OAB registered?

HV61 OAB is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is HV61 OAB safe to buy?

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