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GV59 LBF

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,592 mi
Last recorded210,592 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LBF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 210,592 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 195,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 189,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 185,989 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 185,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 175,800 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 168,709 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 168,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 158,934 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,211 miles

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

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

near side front tyre has inner shoulder wear

Fail 12 Oct 2016 149,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

near side front tyre has inner shoulder wear

Pass 16 Oct 2015 141,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 140,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,066 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LBF is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV59 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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