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MA11 HSV

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,042 mi
Last recorded198,042 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 HSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 198,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 195,696 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 195,694 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 193,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 184,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 178,952 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 178,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 174,207 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 174,207 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 174,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2019 170,502 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 165,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 156,389 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 148,454 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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MA11 HSV is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MA11 HSV, 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 MA11 HSV registered?

MA11 HSV is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is MA11 HSV safe to buy?

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