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HY11 HCE

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,295 mi
Last recorded130,295 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 HCE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,295 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 130,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,833 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,449 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 116,337 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,790 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,633 miles

shields fitted upper and lower

Fail 9 Mar 2017 104,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,251 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 HCE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY11 HCE, 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 HCE registered?

HY11 HCE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2011.

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