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LA59 AVF

2010 BMW 316

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,072 mi
Last recorded131,072 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 AVF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 131,072 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 124,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 124,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,647 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 118,647 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 114,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 101,017 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 101,017 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,197 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 84,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired plus rubbing driveshaft (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,743 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 17 May 2016 79,743 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

no emissions detected

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,010 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 63,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,425 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,158 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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LA59 AVF is a 2010 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 LA59 AVF, 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 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LA59 AVF registered?

LA59 AVF is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is LA59 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA59 AVF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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