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EA59 UCE

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

216,304 mi
Last recorded216,304 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 UCE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 216,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 206,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,517 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 177,517 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 168,718 miles

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding, felt by hand.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,486 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 122,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 104,132 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,612 miles

Nearside Front 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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EA59 UCE is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA59 UCE, 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 EA59 UCE registered?

EA59 UCE is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is EA59 UCE safe to buy?

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