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PJ11 NNY

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 NNY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 108,887 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel fixing missing n.s & o.s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n.s & o.s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 100,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 96,492 miles

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 93,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf(inner & outer) (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

frnt flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2020 86,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr(outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

frnt flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,197 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 77,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,024 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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PJ11 NNY 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 86.7%.

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 PJ11 NNY, 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 PJ11 NNY registered?

PJ11 NNY is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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