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YP11 HPL

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

194,236 mi
Last recorded194,236 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 HPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 194,236 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 189,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 184,984 miles

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 29 Nov 2022 176,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 163,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 157,853 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 144,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 130,268 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 130,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 109,158 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 103,330 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 90,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 70,812 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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YP11 HPL is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YP11 HPL, 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 YP11 HPL registered?

YP11 HPL is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 2 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YP11 HPL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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