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AK11 XMM

2011 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,336 mi
Last recorded129,336 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XMM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 126,767 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 126,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 123,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 117,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 103,350 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 103,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,440 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,376 miles

exhaust clap broken

Fail 16 Mar 2018 60,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clap broken

Pass 17 Feb 2017 43,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 31,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 23,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,662 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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AK11 XMM is a 2011 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XMM, 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 AK11 XMM registered?

AK11 XMM is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is AK11 XMM safe to buy?

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