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DN11 WHG

2011 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 WHG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 111,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 102,859 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 102,856 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 REAR 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,397 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 101,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,525 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,869 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,366 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 75,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,885 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 43,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DN11 WHG is a 2011 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN11 WHG, 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 DN11 WHG registered?

DN11 WHG is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is DN11 WHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN11 WHG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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