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RC08 HAL

2011 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,023 mi
Last recorded148,023 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC08 HAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 148,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 144,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 141,578 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2023 138,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,067 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 122,903 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Feb 2021 119,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 114,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,996 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

upper and lower covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,389 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy has slight kink inner rim

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front alloy has slight kink inner rim

Nearside Front fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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RC08 HAL is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RC08 HAL, 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 RC08 HAL registered?

RC08 HAL is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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