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VE11 HVJ

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,295 mi
Last recorded186,295 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 HVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,295 miles

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

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

both off side jacking blocks missing

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 6 Oct 2021 178,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under body is covered with plastic covers making inspection difficult

Pass 10 Oct 2020 158,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 155,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 138,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 120,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,308 miles

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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VE11 HVJ is a 2011 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VE11 HVJ, 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 VE11 HVJ registered?

VE11 HVJ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is VE11 HVJ safe to buy?

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