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YR61 UNZ

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,176 mi
Last recorded162,176 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 UNZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 162,176 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 162,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 141,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

low emitter

under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Fail 13 Jan 2018 130,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

low emitter

under trays fitted obscuring views of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UNZ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR61 UNZ, 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 UNZ?

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What year was YR61 UNZ registered?

YR61 UNZ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is YR61 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 UNZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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