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YT61 CUW

2011 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 CUW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 154,147 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 154,147 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 142,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 127,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,687 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2021 111,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 111,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,731 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 98,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,281 miles

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

child seat unit fitted osr

Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YT61 CUW is a 2011 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT61 CUW, 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 YT61 CUW registered?

YT61 CUW is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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