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DP11 ECN

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 ECN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 153,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 143,054 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,372 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,781 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 117,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 71,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,799 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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DP11 ECN is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DP11 ECN, 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 DP11 ECN registered?

DP11 ECN is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is DP11 ECN safe to buy?

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