MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake discs slightly lipped
front inner brake pads wearing low
rear propshaft rubber starting to deteriorate
diesel low emitter.
engine covers fitted at time of test obscuring some testable items.
under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper rose bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
diesel low emitter.
engine covers fitted at time of test obscuring some testable items.
under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some testable items.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also edging on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GK09 SMK is a 2009 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GK09 SMK, 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 GK09 SMK registered?
GK09 SMK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 21 October 2009.
Is GK09 SMK safe to buy?
The MOT history for GK09 SMK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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