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GK09 SMK

2009 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,381 mi
Last recorded195,381 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 SMK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 195,381 miles

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))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 195,381 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 170,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 150,860 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear propshaft rubber starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,957 miles

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.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 120,957 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,360 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,029 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,616 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 38,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,412 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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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.

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