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YR11 SFV

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 SFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,280 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 43,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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 SFV is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR11 SFV, 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 SFV registered?

YR11 SFV is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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