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GV59 ESF

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,139 mi
Last recorded135,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 ESF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 135,139 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2025 134,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 120,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 120,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,638 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 86,636 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,039 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 69,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,215 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,096 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 7 Jan 2021 50,096 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,264 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2019 41,699 miles

Centre exhaust flexi pipe broken but still supported.

Front wipers smearing badly.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,705 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 35,705 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,225 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 24,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,732 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,504 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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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.

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GV59 ESF is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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