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AO61 BKZ

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,918 mi
Last recorded183,918 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 183,918 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 183,885 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill cover damaged shrp edges

Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 169,188 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes are covered by under cover plate

Fail 23 Apr 2024 169,173 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake pipes are covered by under cover plate

Pass 20 Apr 2023 162,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 150,728 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2019 143,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,501 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 122,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 111,135 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,856 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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AO61 BKZ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO61 BKZ, 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 AO61 BKZ registered?

AO61 BKZ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AO61 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 BKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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