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DE59 SZD

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,858 mi
Last recorded173,858 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 SZD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 173,858 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 173,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 169,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 160,396 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2020 157,589 miles

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

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 151,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 144,692 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,989 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,611 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2015 92,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads look low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,644 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly worn and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,996 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 40,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE59 SZD is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE59 SZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE59 SZD registered?

DE59 SZD is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is DE59 SZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE59 SZD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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