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YA11 AWO

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

217,972 mi
Last recorded217,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 AWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 217,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 211,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 206,545 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 200,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 189,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 185,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 183,135 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,373 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 140,317 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 124,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 106,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,692 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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YA11 AWO is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YA11 AWO, 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 YA11 AWO registered?

YA11 AWO is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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