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PK61 BZC

2011 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 BZC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 161,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 161,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 148,670 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 135,377 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 127,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,692 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 115,126 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 115,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,878 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 103,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,084 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,455 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,038 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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PK61 BZC is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK61 BZC, 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 PK61 BZC registered?

PK61 BZC is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is PK61 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK61 BZC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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