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GY59 NVL

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,234 mi
Last recorded167,234 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 NVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 167,234 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 153,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,846 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged - not affecting light output

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

exhaust deterioration noted

Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged - not affecting light output

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

exhaust deterioration noted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 94,730 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc/s lipped

Noise from engine area upon start up

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

Rear brake disc/s uneven wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,477 miles

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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)

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 NVL is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

GY59 NVL is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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