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VE11 HVG

2011 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,507 mi
Last recorded157,507 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 HVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 157,507 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,585 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 136,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 136,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Repaired (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Repaired (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,221 miles

Front bonnet catch has temp repair

Fail 4 Sep 2021 127,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet difficult to open

Pass 29 Aug 2020 121,048 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 121,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings, limit 0.58

Pass 25 Aug 2018 107,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,560 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 70,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VE11 HVG is a 2011 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VE11 HVG, 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 VE11 HVG registered?

VE11 HVG is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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