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LM61 UME

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,149 mi
Last recorded167,149 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 UME
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 167,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 158,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 154,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,916 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2023 130,663 miles

No read out given on emission test

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,565 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,483 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,467 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,969 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,302 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 40,594 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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LM61 UME is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM61 UME, 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 LM61 UME registered?

LM61 UME is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is LM61 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 UME shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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