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E1 XEL

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

265,212 mi
Last recorded265,212 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 XEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 265,212 miles

oil leak on diff rear case

under trays fitted also outter sill covers

Pass 28 Mar 2024 208,000 miles

rear sub frame rusty

under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 151,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 100,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,732 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 69,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 69,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 63,729 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 58,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,418 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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E1 XEL is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E1 XEL, 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 E1 XEL registered?

E1 XEL is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is E1 XEL safe to buy?

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