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AJ11 UPE

2011 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 UPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 121,109 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 120,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 116,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,051 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 100,692 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,691 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 85,665 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,501 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,301 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,803 miles

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

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

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 UPE is a 2011 BMW 316 in Red 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 UPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ11 UPE registered?

AJ11 UPE is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is AJ11 UPE safe to buy?

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