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YR11 VNN

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,735 mi
Last recorded181,735 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VNN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 181,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 166,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 165,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 165,632 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 162,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,505 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 155,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,645 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres 3mm on edges

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,836 miles

all tyres 3mm on edges

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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 VNN is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNN, 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 YR11 VNN registered?

YR11 VNN is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is YR11 VNN safe to buy?

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