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YT61 GFX

2011 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,724 mi
Last recorded156,724 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 GFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 156,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,910 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 144,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2020 127,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 120,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 120,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,348 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,426 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 107,426 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 97,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YT61 GFX is a 2011 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GFX, 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

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What year was YT61 GFX registered?

YT61 GFX is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is YT61 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT61 GFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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