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MA11 JZC

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,333 mi
Last recorded165,333 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 JZC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,333 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 165,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 160,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,230 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 153,415 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

minor oil leak on rear differential

Pass 11 Jun 2018 145,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 145,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 138,162 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 135,169 miles

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre tread low on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heatshield loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 16 Apr 2014 103,923 miles

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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MA11 JZC is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA11 JZC, 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 MA11 JZC registered?

MA11 JZC is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is MA11 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA11 JZC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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