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FG59 BTV

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

202,668 mi
Last recorded202,668 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 BTV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 202,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 202,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 197,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 186,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 176,711 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 176,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2021 168,431 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 153,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 145,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 130,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

exhaust front joint worn and split

rotational and non rotational tyres fitted to rear

windscreen damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2018 130,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

brake pad wiring rubbing on wheel

exhaust front joint worn and split

nearside rear pads worn lower than offside

rotational and non rotational tyres fitted to rear

windscreen damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,002 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,784 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,263 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)

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

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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FG59 BTV is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG59 BTV, 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 FG59 BTV registered?

FG59 BTV is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FG59 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 BTV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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