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DE61 YKP

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 YKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,858 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides after parking brake application (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 99,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 93,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 88,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 83,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and also affecting centre rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged both rear, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn right down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 83,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and also affecting centre rear ()

Tyre slightly damaged both rear, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn right down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 76,480 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged both rear, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 76,382 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged both rear, inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,030 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked

plastic covers fitted to underside

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,345 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 36,482 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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DE61 YKP is a 2011 BMW 316 in White 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 DE61 YKP, 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 DE61 YKP registered?

DE61 YKP is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is DE61 YKP safe to buy?

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