MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Half EML lamp illuminated
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel/ Requires adjustment
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))
TPMS lamp on
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has reserve travel/ Requires adjustment
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF & OSF (5.3.2 (b))
TPMS lamp on
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
covers & shields fitted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
covers & shields fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flex pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front wipers smearing.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front wipers smearing.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
Undertrays fitted
Centre exhaust flexi pipe broken but still supported.
Front wipers smearing badly.
Undertrays fitted.
Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres starting to perish
Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front tyre slight perishing
nearside rear tyre slight perishing
rear brake pads showing wear
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
nearside front tyre slight perishing
nearside rear tyre slight perishing
rear brake pads showing wear
all tyres perishing
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GV59 ESF is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GV59 ESF, 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 GV59 ESF?
You can check the full history of GV59 ESF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GV59 ESF registered?
GV59 ESF is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 2009.
Is GV59 ESF safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV59 ESF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GV59 ESF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV59 ESF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.