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LO11 HEJ

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,230 mi
Last recorded180,230 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 HEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 180,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 172,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 164,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber slightly leaking

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,716 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 157,715 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 151,441 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 139,951 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad wear indicator / brake fluid low indicator constantly on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front front brake pads showing some wear

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 133,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 133,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 119,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 113,819 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 113,819 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,864 miles

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)

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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LO11 HEJ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LO11 HEJ, 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 LO11 HEJ registered?

LO11 HEJ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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