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DY61 YLC

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YLC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 101,353 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 88,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,239 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,910 miles

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

small chip offside headlamp

Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

small chip offside headlamp

Pass 4 May 2021 77,453 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 71,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 60,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,615 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2015 42,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,162 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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DY61 YLC is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY61 YLC, 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 DY61 YLC registered?

DY61 YLC is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DY61 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 YLC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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