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VU11 HGX

2011 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,446 mi
Last recorded50,446 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 HGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 48,446 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 48,383 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,607 miles

Offside 1 of 2 reverse lamps not working, bulb holder has melted at reverse lamp bulb socket

Fail 28 Jul 2023 45,607 miles

Offside 1 of 2 reverse lamps not working, bulb holder has melted at reverse lamp bulb socket

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,605 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 29,972 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 29,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 24,788 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlight washer jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 24,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam patten is for a left hand drive market (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative headlight washer jet missing (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,671 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,188 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 10,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 10,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VU11 HGX is a 2011 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU11 HGX, 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 VU11 HGX registered?

VU11 HGX is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is VU11 HGX safe to buy?

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