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SL61 XZB

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 XZB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 117,954 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 117,954 miles

Position lamp not working all front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 103,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,957 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL61 XZB is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL61 XZB, 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 SL61 XZB registered?

SL61 XZB is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SL61 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 XZB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL61 XZB have outstanding finance?

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