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AK11 FDO

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,044 mi
Last recorded151,044 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FDO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 151,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 151,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,187 miles

Oil leak ()

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2017 134,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported fed through coil spring (1.9.2a)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2016 127,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 127,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering floor pan

Pass 21 Dec 2015 121,988 miles

undertays fitted covering floor pans

Fail 15 Dec 2015 121,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pads on nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

undertays fitted covering floor pans

wiring for pad and abs sensor goin through offside rear coil spring

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,020 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AK11 FDO is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK11 FDO, 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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AK11 FDO is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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