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SA61 UBJ

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 149,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 149,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,132 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 136,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,259 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,958 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 UBJ 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 73.3%.

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 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 UBJ registered?

SA61 UBJ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is SA61 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 UBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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