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BN11 YVD

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,571 mi
Last recorded91,571 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 YVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 91,571 miles

tpms warning light is on

undershield is loose

Fail 13 Feb 2026 91,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms warning light is on

undershield is loose

Pass 27 Jan 2025 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms warning light is on

Fail 20 Jan 2025 90,110 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms warning light is on

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 79,486 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 74,519 miles

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

small chips in windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,295 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 65,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 small cracks in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner side light not working (outer side light is working)

Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 59,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,386 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,920 miles

Offside 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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BN11 YVD is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN11 YVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 YVD registered?

BN11 YVD is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is BN11 YVD safe to buy?

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