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L16 SDE

2011 BMW 320

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,315 mi
Last recorded167,315 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 32081,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 SDE
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 167,315 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 160,579 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 160,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 154,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 154,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,597 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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L16 SDE is a 2011 BMW 320 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L16 SDE registered?

L16 SDE is a 2011 BMW 320, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is L16 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 SDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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