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NV11 WFY

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,860 mi
Last recorded123,860 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 WFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 123,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 115,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 111,946 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 111,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 111,946 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 107,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 107,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 103,101 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on rear pass. seats ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 103,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt on rear pass. seats ()

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

Pass 5 May 2020 99,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 88,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,869 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,251 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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NV11 WFY is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV11 WFY, 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 NV11 WFY registered?

NV11 WFY is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2011.

Is NV11 WFY safe to buy?

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