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YR61 EZH

2011 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 EZH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 105,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 102,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,566 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 98,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,965 miles

Emissions to clean to read on test.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,518 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 90,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,549 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,597 miles

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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YR61 EZH is a 2011 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR61 EZH, 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

How do I check the history of YR61 EZH?

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What year was YR61 EZH registered?

YR61 EZH is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is YR61 EZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 EZH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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