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MW11 YVU

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 133,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,475 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 110,826 miles

Rear heat cover in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 90,332 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 69,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outter pad worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,262 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 64,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,828 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 54,828 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,848 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,635 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 YVU is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW11 YVU, 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 MW11 YVU registered?

MW11 YVU is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2011.

Is MW11 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 YVU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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