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D7 DNH

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

149,492 mi
Last recorded149,492 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 DNH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 149,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,225 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 101,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 97,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,879 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 93,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,396 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 78,396 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,873 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 58,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,738 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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D7 DNH is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D7 DNH, 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 D7 DNH registered?

D7 DNH is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is D7 DNH safe to buy?

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