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AJ11 AFE

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 AFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 134,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not present

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 127,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not present

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,817 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 109,918 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 76,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 76,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 51,180 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AJ11 AFE is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 103,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ11 AFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ11 AFE registered?

AJ11 AFE is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is AJ11 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 AFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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