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DV61 KXR

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,177 mi
Last recorded124,177 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 KXR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,177 miles

Lamp failure light is ON

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 29 Nov 2024 124,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bulb failure light ON

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,564 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb failure light on

Fail 18 Sep 2023 118,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb failure light on

Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 93,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,856 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Sep 2019 67,420 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 60,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine under tray fitted

front discs lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2017 60,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine under tray fitted

front discs lipped

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 52,530 miles

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

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

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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DV61 KXR is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV61 KXR, 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 DV61 KXR registered?

DV61 KXR is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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