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RF11 HRC

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,657 mi
Last recorded127,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 HRC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 127,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 126,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 126,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 125,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,222 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 103,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2021 98,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively VENTED DISCS BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A ZONE 9 MM CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% WORN BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 69,911 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,456 miles

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

all four tyres have slight cracking in the tread

both rear lamps have a slight tint

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 May 2015 52,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 52,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,805 miles

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

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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RF11 HRC is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF11 HRC, 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 RF11 HRC registered?

RF11 HRC is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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