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LO11 OEJ

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,046 mi
Last recorded102,046 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 OEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 102,046 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive needs undertray taking off for full ispection ov leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,643 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,144 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,157 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 70,133 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,086 miles

center rear seat belt plastic casing missing but working ok

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,962 miles

front tyres side walls perished

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,061 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 45,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,412 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 38,514 miles

both steering arms have play

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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LO11 OEJ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LO11 OEJ, 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 LO11 OEJ registered?

LO11 OEJ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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