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YR11 GYU

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,126 mi
Last recorded167,126 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 167,126 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 167,126 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 161,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 155,031 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 146,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,286 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2018 133,955 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 133,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,839 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR11 GYU is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR11 GYU, 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 YR11 GYU registered?

YR11 GYU is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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