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HN59 LFF

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,659 mi
Last recorded154,659 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 LFF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 154,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 154,659 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 141,035 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 141,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 N/S/R STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,207 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,942 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre smooth on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,503 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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HN59 LFF is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HN59 LFF, 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 HN59 LFF registered?

HN59 LFF is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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