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LD61 HKE

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,098 mi
Last recorded115,098 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD61 HKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 115,098 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 106,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,794 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,848 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,463 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 81,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,250 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 34,343 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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LD61 HKE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LD61 HKE, 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 LD61 HKE registered?

LD61 HKE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is LD61 HKE safe to buy?

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