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KT59 XEJ

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,460 mi
Last recorded187,460 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 XEJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 187,460 miles

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

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

surface

Pass 11 Oct 2024 182,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 182,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed To brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At connection to hose feeding offside rear wheel (as marked) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Mounting bolt to rear of hub has snapped - (as marked) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to minimum - uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 176,546 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 176,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 166,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 143,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 129,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,720 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,870 miles

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

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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KT59 XEJ is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KT59 XEJ, 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 KT59 XEJ registered?

KT59 XEJ is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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