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R55 SOU

2011 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 32081,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 SOU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 121,330 miles

long parking brake travel

numerous weld repairs to nearside rear road wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,812 miles

Exhaust front to centre clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel. Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Fail 29 Jan 2025 114,812 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Lamp assembly damaged, lens missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust front to centre clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel. Parking brake efficiency 17%.

TPMS lamp on.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,276 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to centre clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch incomplete

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 108,276 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front to centre clamp cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch incomplete

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

T.P.M.S. warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,038 miles

Headlamp switch functional but damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2022 95,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres not correct size for model/wheel on car

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2019 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,743 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 63,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 55,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 28,366 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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R55 SOU is a 2011 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 81,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R55 SOU is a 2011 BMW 320, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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