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AO11 ZDH

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,573 mi
Last recorded130,573 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 ZDH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 122,436 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2024 117,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,804 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 109,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,688 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,688 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,658 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 85,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,003 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO11 ZDH is a 2011 BMW 316 in White 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 AO11 ZDH, 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 AO11 ZDH registered?

AO11 ZDH is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is AO11 ZDH safe to buy?

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