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RE61 HYC

2011 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,189 mi
Last recorded177,189 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 HYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 177,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 160,500 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 160,146 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened all bump stops heavily perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 151,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 135,319 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 129,183 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 129,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 107,336 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 107,336 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 85,078 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,104 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,813 miles

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

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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RE61 HYC is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE61 HYC, 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 RE61 HYC registered?

RE61 HYC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is RE61 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 HYC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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