MOT Status
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152,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Additional braking device mounting insecure both front disc backing plates insecure but not likely to fall off (1.1.19 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear sensor rubbed through on wheel and wanring light is on (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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YY11 USO is a 2011 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YY11 USO, 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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YY11 USO is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2011.
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