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GY59 XUC

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,938 mi
Last recorded173,938 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 173,938 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 168,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 162,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,232 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated no gas leak

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,258 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,357 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,373 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,939 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 60,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,053 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,821 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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GY59 XUC is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

GY59 XUC is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is GY59 XUC safe to buy?

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