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MA11 YWY

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,916 mi
Last recorded87,916 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 87,916 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 87,912 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,967 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 82,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 81,537 miles

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smearing

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 81,537 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 4 Jul 2022 79,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,192 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 70,100 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 65,748 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 55,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 54,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,924 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges and cracking

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm and cracking

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 YWY is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

MA11 YWY is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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