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AO61 GCX

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,774 mi
Last recorded223,774 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 223,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 195,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 195,424 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 155,060 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 155,060 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 152,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 147,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 147,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 143,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 136,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 136,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,484 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Pass 29 Jul 2015 127,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,439 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 GCX is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO61 GCX, 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 GCX registered?

AO61 GCX is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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