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GY59 JCO

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

196,585 mi
Last recorded196,585 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 JCO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 196,585 miles

Front both shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

RBT: park brake only minimum 16%

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 187,983 miles

Both front shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2022 178,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (both sides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays limiting inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2021 168,620 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2020 166,980 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 158,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.81mm (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,272 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2018 142,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,904 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 88,432 miles

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under trays fitted cbscoring some underside componants

Fail 16 Oct 2015 88,432 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

under trays fitted cbscoring some underside componants

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,997 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,179 miles

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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GY59 JCO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GY59 JCO, 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 GY59 JCO registered?

GY59 JCO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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