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PY11 EWG

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,082 mi
Last recorded146,082 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 EWG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 146,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 145,925 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,663 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2022 123,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under side of car covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,809 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 105,809 miles

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

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

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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,367 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 76,677 miles

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

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,106 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,333 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 44,330 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,802 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,914 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

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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PY11 EWG is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY11 EWG, 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 PY11 EWG registered?

PY11 EWG is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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