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SA61 OCW

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,613 mi
Last recorded115,613 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 OCW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 115,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,757 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,753 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,319 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2017 104,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken off (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring some engine bay components

inner track rod joints slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,857 miles

Front 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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SA61 OCW is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA61 OCW, 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 SA61 OCW registered?

SA61 OCW is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SA61 OCW safe to buy?

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