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LO11 TNF

2011 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,541 mi
Last recorded147,541 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO11 TNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 147,541 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 147,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 145,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 138,390 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and cracking and at 3 mm (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,929 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,891 miles

Central Rear rear rubber drive shaft doughnut split !

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 pipes left rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,554 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,544 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,805 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 77,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,142 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,797 miles

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

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 TNF is a 2011 BMW 316 in Silver 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 TNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO11 TNF registered?

LO11 TNF is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is LO11 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO11 TNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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