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YP61 EGJ

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,978 mi
Last recorded176,978 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 176,978 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 170,035 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 170,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 154,965 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 154,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 142,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 127,816 miles

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

Front 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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,528 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm left. Wearing on outter edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left. Wearing on outter edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 74,171 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm left. Wearing on outter edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left. Wearing on outter edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 EGJ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EGJ, 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 YP61 EGJ registered?

YP61 EGJ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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