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SP61 OFL

2011 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,869 mi
Last recorded204,869 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 OFL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 204,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 193,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 182,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 172,346 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing due to corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 163,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 151,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,265 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 147,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,116 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 128,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,029 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 116,065 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 116,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,898 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SP61 OFL is a 2011 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP61 OFL, 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 SP61 OFL registered?

SP61 OFL is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is SP61 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 OFL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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