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GJ59 WNL

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,473 mi
Last recorded160,473 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 WNL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2020 160,473 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 145,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 145,839 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,846 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 115,846 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,579 miles

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

presenter adviced

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,164 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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GJ59 WNL is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ59 WNL, 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 GJ59 WNL registered?

GJ59 WNL is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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