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YP61 EFY

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,772 mi
Last recorded141,772 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 EFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,772 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,772 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,097 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,096 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,277 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 126,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,537 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Balding on outer tread

Fail 19 Oct 2015 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Damaged on outer wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Advise replacement (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner & outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Balding on outer tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat slightly loose

Fail 16 Oct 2014 80,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat slightly loose

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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YP61 EFY is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP61 EFY, 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 YP61 EFY registered?

YP61 EFY is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YP61 EFY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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