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AK59 VPE

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,763 mi
Last recorded164,763 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 VPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 164,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 159,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 151,569 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 151,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 145,467 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 145,155 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from from dpf to centre silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer sidewall has 3x cuts but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3-5mm but worn to near bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,111 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,056 miles

Front Front exhaust down pipe clamp cracked still secure

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 125,977 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view MULTIPLE SMALL CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,061 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,024 miles

Offside Front Offside front brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'. Multiple stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,583 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Chassis sticker worn away

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Prop shaft coupling splitting (doughnut)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny stone chips across screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front chassi sticker on o/s/f door pillar starting to peel

Fail 20 Sep 2016 84,663 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny stone chips across screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front chassi sticker on o/s/f door pillar starting to peel

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has small stone chips across screen (8.3.1a)

chassi sticker o/s/f door partly missing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassi sticker partly missing on drivers door

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,939 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)

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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AK59 VPE is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK59 VPE, 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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AK59 VPE is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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