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MW11 SKU

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 SKU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 90,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,900 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing outer side edge and damage on wall

run flat light on

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,899 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing outer side edge and damage on wall

run flat light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 63,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,158 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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MW11 SKU 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 72.7%.

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 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 MW11 SKU, 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 MW11 SKU registered?

MW11 SKU is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is MW11 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 SKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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