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YH61 PPU

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,366 mi
Last recorded160,366 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 PPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,366 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 150,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 139,345 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 139,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 121,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 121,783 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,188 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 91,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,615 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - BORDER LINE

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORTS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear TYRE ON 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED -BORDER LINE

UNDER TRAY /ENGINE COVER

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid UNABLE TO CHECK WIPER BLADE (8.2.3)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL - BORDER LINE

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE EFFORTS UNEVEN

Nearside Rear TYRE ON 3.0 mm +BADLY DETEROIRATED -BORDER LINE

UNDER TRAY /ENGINE COVER

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,109 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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YH61 PPU 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 YH61 PPU, 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 YH61 PPU registered?

YH61 PPU is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 4 October 2011.

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