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AK11 ZTH

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,637 mi
Last recorded100,637 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 ZTH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,231 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 74,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 74,134 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 59,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 59,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 52,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2018 52,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 46,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 37,964 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 28,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,089 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 ZTH is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK11 ZTH, 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 AK11 ZTH registered?

AK11 ZTH is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2011.

Is AK11 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 ZTH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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