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AK59 YRW

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 YRW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 90,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,929 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,903 miles

NSF Tyre worn on edge and close to limit

OSF Tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 May 2015 68,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,012 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,764 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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AK59 YRW is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YRW, 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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What year was AK59 YRW registered?

AK59 YRW is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is AK59 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 YRW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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