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AJ59 XLR

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,862 mi
Last recorded156,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 XLR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 156,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,598 miles

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

Front engine under try missing

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

Rear no plate dirty

Fail 20 Nov 2019 150,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by fog light when on (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine running on to hot exhust dangerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine under try missing

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

Rear no plate dirty

main oil feed turbo pipe bolt missing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,692 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 127,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER AND O/S/R UPPER INNER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 127,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush INNER AND O/S/R UPPER INNER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,687 miles

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

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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AJ59 XLR is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 101,854 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 AJ59 XLR, 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 17 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ59 XLR is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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