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Y4 HVR

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,606 mi
Last recorded85,606 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 HVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 82,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,753 miles

Nearside 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 16 Sep 2023 71,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 62,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,286 miles

condensation nearside head lamp

Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

no oil on dipstick when presented

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,801 miles

engine oil level below bottom of dipstick on vehicle presentation

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 26,798 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 26,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,159 miles

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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Y4 HVR is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 Y4 HVR, 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 Y4 HVR registered?

Y4 HVR is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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