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RE11 PNV

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,268 mi
Last recorded175,268 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE11 PNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 175,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 161,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 161,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions not detected

Front pads getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions not detected

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,841 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 96,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE11 PNV is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE11 PNV, 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 RE11 PNV registered?

RE11 PNV is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 22 August 2011.

Is RE11 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE11 PNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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