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YR61 YUJ

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,306 mi
Last recorded196,306 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 196,306 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge and slight damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Park brake light illuminated

Pass 5 May 2023 186,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 177,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 168,420 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 168,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 148,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread is only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just met the requirement, recommend immediate repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bulb failure warning light show a bulb fault

Fail 10 Jul 2018 136,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread is only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just met the requirement, recommend immediate repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bulb failure warning light show a bulb fault

Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear limits

bulb warning light on dash

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2017 117,601 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on wear limits

bulb warning light on dash

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,989 miles

nearside front tyre has cut but no cords exposed

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 YUJ is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YUJ, 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 YR61 YUJ registered?

YR61 YUJ is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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