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VU11 HEV

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,831 mi
Last recorded141,831 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 HEV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 141,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 105,061 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 27 Oct 2017 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 84,050 miles

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,663 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,923 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,039 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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VU11 HEV is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU11 HEV, 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 VU11 HEV registered?

VU11 HEV is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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