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LL61 HKG

2011 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 HKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 154,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,689 miles

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

undershield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 135,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 135,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 120,484 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,530 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 116,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,770 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 103,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,151 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 89,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 74,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,791 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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LL61 HKG 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 LL61 HKG, 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 LL61 HKG registered?

LL61 HKG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is LL61 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 HKG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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