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PJ11 HFZ

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,529 mi
Last recorded117,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,529 miles

All 4 tyres are cracked and perished 205/55/16

Front Brake discs are worn and lipped

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 17 Jan 2020 117,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All 4 tyres are cracked and perished 205/55/16

Front Brake discs are worn and lipped

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front fog light missing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,135 miles

Body damage on offside front

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front brakes fluctuating slightly

Offside Front Fog light unit missing

Offside head lamp retaining bracket broken

Offside mirror glass loose

Pass 20 Jan 2018 106,327 miles

Offside head light restraint has split but no movement

front bumper has damage, covered and secure

Fail 20 Jan 2018 106,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside head light restraint has split but no movement

front bumper has damage, covered and secure

Pass 18 Dec 2016 95,359 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,439 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

NSF tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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PJ11 HFZ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ11 HFZ, 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 PJ11 HFZ registered?

PJ11 HFZ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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The MOT history for PJ11 HFZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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