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N30 HEC

2011 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,341 mi
Last recorded190,341 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 HEC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 190,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 183,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 4 Jun 2024 177,052 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 162,840 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 143,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & Centre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 142,949 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,829 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 132,829 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 109,462 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake pads fitted the wrong way round

Fail 24 May 2017 109,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake pads fitted the wrong way round

Pass 28 May 2016 90,216 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear brakes sticking slightly

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear brakes sticking slightly

both front tyres bald on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2014 45,686 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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N30 HEC 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 81.3%.

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 N30 HEC, 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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N30 HEC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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