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HJ59 EBP

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 EBP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2025 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 99,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner pin/ bush chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,980 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,487 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 87,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,414 miles

Brake fluid contaminated over 4% and dark in colour. (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,679 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 69,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,570 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 61,570 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 47,085 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 42,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 31,158 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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HJ59 EBP is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ59 EBP, 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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HJ59 EBP is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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