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EK11 AZW

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,901 mi
Last recorded155,901 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 AZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 155,901 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))

adv prop rubber deteriorated slightly

adv under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,396 miles

exhaust front flexi weak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,221 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 124,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 108,190 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 108,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,964 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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EK11 AZW is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK11 AZW, 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 EK11 AZW registered?

EK11 AZW is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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