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YB11 HUZ

2011 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 138,500 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Differential corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,342 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 133,342 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 127,555 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs lipped

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,838 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2021 105,284 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,314 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,060 miles

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

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))

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

nearside rear drive shaft reluctor ring worn

Fail 26 Mar 2019 87,059 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

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

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))

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

nearside rear drive shaft reluctor ring worn

Pass 21 Mar 2018 82,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,742 miles

both front tyres stepped & perished tread

heat has been applied to steering arms

Pass 24 Mar 2015 55,349 miles

cracking to both front and n/s/r tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,867 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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YB11 HUZ is a 2011 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YB11 HUZ, 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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YB11 HUZ is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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