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YY11 USO

2011 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,319 mi
Last recorded152,319 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 USO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 152,319 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 152,317 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 143,469 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking and perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 143,468 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 134,193 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 134,193 miles

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,102 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,477 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 113,467 miles

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,452 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 102,452 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,396 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,212 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 23,026 miles

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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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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What year was YY11 USO registered?

YY11 USO is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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