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N123 RUL

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 RUL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,266 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 107,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 106,137 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 106,137 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,337 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,710 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,514 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 96,052 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 96,052 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,639 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged. !!

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing and nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged. !!

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,521 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,732 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,940 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 47,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,285 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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N123 RUL is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N123 RUL, 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 N123 RUL registered?

N123 RUL is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is N123 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 RUL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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