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YS11 YEF

2011 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,667 mi
Last recorded232,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 YEF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 232,667 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 204,148 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,024 miles

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

Undertrasy fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 135,009 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 104,820 miles

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements 16%

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 104,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements 16%

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,940 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rosebush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,865 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,212 miles

Child seat attatched to passenger rear seat belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YS11 YEF is a 2011 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YS11 YEF, 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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YS11 YEF is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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