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HY11 GJJ

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,792 mi
Last recorded138,792 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,663 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 125,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 113,897 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,809 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 96,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 81,488 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,642 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,476 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,276 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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HY11 GJJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY11 GJJ, 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 HY11 GJJ registered?

HY11 GJJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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