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HV59 PYW

2009 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,769 mi
Last recorded124,769 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 PYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,769 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 124,762 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 118,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,539 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 110,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,010 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 flexy hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 91,345 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,262 miles

t.p.m. lamp shows fault

Pass 21 Feb 2019 78,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,060 miles

Front PADS 70% WORN

Front STEERING ANGLE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,060 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front PADS 70% WORN

Front STEERING ANGLE LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 58,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV59 PYW is a 2009 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV59 PYW, 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 HV59 PYW registered?

HV59 PYW is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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