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BJ11 KAA

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,442 mi
Last recorded162,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 KAA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 162,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 162,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 155,232 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 146,996 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 136,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 127,080 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 119,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 115,765 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,315 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jun 2017 84,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,527 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 60,193 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,848 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre has three punctures one has already been repaired but is still leaking

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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BJ11 KAA is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ11 KAA, 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 BJ11 KAA registered?

BJ11 KAA is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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