CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY59 ZGC

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY59 ZGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 55,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 51,881 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 47,627 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 47,625 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 36,122 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 31,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,771 miles

SMALL SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES

Pass 22 Oct 2019 28,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,058 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 20,436 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 17,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,172 miles

ALL TYRES SPLITTING.

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 10,645 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 7,960 miles

small splits on both front and rear tyres.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,955 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
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY59 ZGC is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY59 ZGC, 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

How do I check the history of EY59 ZGC?

You can check the full history of EY59 ZGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY59 ZGC registered?

EY59 ZGC is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is EY59 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY59 ZGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY59 ZGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY59 ZGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.