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LM59 AWU

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 AWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,171 miles

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 130,171 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,833 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 123,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 123,113 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 123,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 120,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 RF. (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,525 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 110,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,577 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 86,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,358 miles

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

front brake dics lipped

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,290 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,786 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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LM59 AWU is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM59 AWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 AWU registered?

LM59 AWU is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is LM59 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 AWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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