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E8 AUR

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,870 mi
Last recorded187,870 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 AUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 187,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides dirt covers not secure to shockers

bulb fault illuminates on dash but all operating

Fail 6 Aug 2025 187,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear both sides dirt covers not secure to shockers

bulb fault illuminates on dash but all operating

Pass 26 Jul 2024 176,407 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 176,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When fog light is switch on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 165,965 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 165,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 157,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,162 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 112,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 92,347 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked/ damaged (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired grille damaged / sharp edges (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,612 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,608 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure flex part split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 78,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,321 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 72,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 May 2015 65,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 65,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E8 AUR is a 2011 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E8 AUR, 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 E8 AUR registered?

E8 AUR is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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