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LR59 WRK

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 WRK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 143,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 131,332 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,967 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,349 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2017 95,086 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,978 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not to cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,733 miles

deep cut in n/s front tyre wall

front and rear brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

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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LR59 WRK is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LR59 WRK, 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 LR59 WRK registered?

LR59 WRK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is LR59 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 WRK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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