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RO11 BJF

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

204,086 mi
Last recorded204,086 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 BJF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 204,086 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 204,086 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak affecting damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 194,413 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittant (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 194,413 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Intermittant (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 184,155 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,281 miles

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

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

Slight Engine Oil Leak.

Under Tray Trims/ Floor Body trims Missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 157,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 146,549 miles

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

Nearside Front head light lens deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head light lens deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2019 131,969 miles

repaired chip to drivers side of windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,514 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 118,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 106,445 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 82,200 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 82,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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RO11 BJF is a 2011 BMW 316 in White 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 RO11 BJF, 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 RO11 BJF registered?

RO11 BJF is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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