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WJ11 YLF

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 116,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 106,628 miles

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 30 Jul 2024 106,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,312 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 94,842 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 74,184 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,410 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,129 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,707 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,635 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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WJ11 YLF is a 2011 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJ11 YLF, 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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WJ11 YLF is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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