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NU61 GGZ

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,742 mi
Last recorded125,742 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 GGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 125,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,287 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 103,984 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,480 miles

Nearside 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 8 Nov 2018 80,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,740 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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NU61 GGZ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NU61 GGZ, 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 NU61 GGZ registered?

NU61 GGZ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is NU61 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU61 GGZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU61 GGZ have outstanding finance?

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