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RE61 HYR

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,121 mi
Last recorded216,121 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 HYR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 216,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 216,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 209,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 209,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Nov 2021 199,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 199,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 188,668 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 179,210 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 171,338 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 171,334 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2017 163,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 161,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 142,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,792 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 105,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RE61 HYR 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 66.7%.

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 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 RE61 HYR, 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 RE61 HYR registered?

RE61 HYR is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 21 November 2011.

Is RE61 HYR safe to buy?

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