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OV60 YFK

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,612 mi
Last recorded165,612 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 YFK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 165,612 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear diff leak

Pass 16 Mar 2024 158,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 158,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 147,073 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake and suspenstion components corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 147,073 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission dipstick but not serious (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake and suspenstion components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,024 miles

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

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,070 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 117,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,743 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,939 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,899 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 48,089 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear position not allowing full inspection of adult belt

most testable items under vehicle covered

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,547 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash

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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OV60 YFK is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV60 YFK, 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 OV60 YFK registered?

OV60 YFK is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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