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FG59 DCZ

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,902 mi
Last recorded123,902 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 DCZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,902 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning [there is a fault on this light unit]. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion]. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 123,834 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion]. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 114,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 107,085 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 107,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper and lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,641 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limits and badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limits and badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 92,241 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 92,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low NSF and OSF (4.1.2 (a))

NSF wiper smearing slightly.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low at shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,223 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,510 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,598 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,676 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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FG59 DCZ is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,766cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DCZ, 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 DCZ registered?

FG59 DCZ is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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