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HY61 HLK

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,158 mi
Last recorded138,158 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 138,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 133,539 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 133,539 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 130,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 122,895 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 122,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 115,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Aug 2021 104,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,253 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 134,157 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,255 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 120,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,678 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,780 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HY61 HLK is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HY61 HLK, 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 HY61 HLK registered?

HY61 HLK is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is HY61 HLK safe to buy?

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