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PE11 EWX

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,066 mi
Last recorded172,066 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 EWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 172,066 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 172,066 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 161,066 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 161,066 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,801 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 141,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,971 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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PE11 EWX is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PE11 EWX, 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 PE11 EWX registered?

PE11 EWX is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is PE11 EWX safe to buy?

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