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HY11 ELS

2016 BMW 340I

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,719 mi
Last recorded99,719 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 340I41,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 ELS
MakeBMW
Model340I
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 99,719 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2026 99,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,517 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 57,379 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 46,893 miles

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))

How Reliable is the BMW 340I?

Based on 6,637 MOT tests across 996 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
996
On UK Roads
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HY11 ELS is a 2016 BMW 340I in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 340I models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 41,543 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 340I typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 340I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of HY11 ELS?

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What year was HY11 ELS registered?

HY11 ELS is a 2016 BMW 340I, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is HY11 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 ELS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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