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OV11 HGY

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,516 mi
Last recorded119,516 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 HGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 113,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 113,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,607 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 108,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,524 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,383 miles

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

engine under tray damaged

nearside front tyre cracking, splitting and wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre cracking, splitting and wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,874 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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OV11 HGY is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OV11 HGY, 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 OV11 HGY registered?

OV11 HGY is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is OV11 HGY safe to buy?

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