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SG11 PBF

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,165 mi
Last recorded142,165 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG11 PBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 142,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,317 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 133,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 125,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,562 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 91,184 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 91,179 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,302 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,302 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,783 miles

emissions tested but too clean

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions tested but too clean

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,212 miles

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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SG11 PBF is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG11 PBF, 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 SG11 PBF registered?

SG11 PBF is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is SG11 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG11 PBF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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