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SM11 HOA

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,104 mi
Last recorded123,104 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 HOA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp, Slightly Insecure As Has A Broken Bracket.

Offside Rear Tyre, Sidewall worn.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,998 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp, Slightly Insecure As Has A Broken Bracket.

Offside Rear Tyre, Sidewall worn.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,995 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs are lipped

n/s/r tyre deteriorating on inner wall

o/s/f headlamp slightly insurcure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,753 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 69,237 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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SM11 HOA is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM11 HOA, 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 SM11 HOA registered?

SM11 HOA is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is SM11 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM11 HOA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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