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FV59 RYN

2009 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 RYN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 136,754 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring some components

hand brake travel!

Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,054 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 116,054 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 111,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 104,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,227 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,256 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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FV59 RYN is a 2009 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV59 RYN, 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 FV59 RYN?

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What year was FV59 RYN registered?

FV59 RYN is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is FV59 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 RYN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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