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AK61 CVY

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CVY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,337 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 134,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 129,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,656 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2021 122,656 miles

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

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,139 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jan 2019 101,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,324 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning lamp wire routed incorrectly and broken

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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AK61 CVY 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 83.3%.

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 AK61 CVY, 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 AK61 CVY registered?

AK61 CVY is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is AK61 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 CVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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