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BE11 FOT

2017 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 31666,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE11 FOT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 104,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 93,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,712 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 87,712 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,751 miles

n/s o/s front tyres getting low /close to limits

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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BE11 FOT is a 2017 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 66,662 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 BE11 FOT, 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 9 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BE11 FOT registered?

BE11 FOT is a 2017 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BE11 FOT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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