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M111 EJU

2010 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,892 mi
Last recorded182,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 EJU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 182,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2.2/0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3.3/0mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS + NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 182,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2.2/0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on boot (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3.3/0mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OS + NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 170,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 170,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 159,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,200 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,357 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 131,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 117,410 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,959 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,951 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,353 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 41,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

b0th front tyres low on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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M111 EJU is a 2010 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M111 EJU, 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 16 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 M111 EJU registered?

M111 EJU is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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