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YY61 EFO

2011 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 316103,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 EFO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,190 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight brake binding and flucuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,445 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,061 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust broken/insecure/blowing at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,486 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi deteriorating

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,788 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 99,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,851 miles

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

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,451 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2017 73,451 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,631 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, and n/s/f starting to wear on inner edge,

rear pads starting to wear,

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,731 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,064 miles

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)

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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YY61 EFO is a 2011 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY61 EFO, 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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YY61 EFO is a 2011 BMW 316, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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