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LS59 BFO

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,391 mi
Last recorded148,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BFO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 148,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 145,641 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 145,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 140,231 miles

Multiple chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 140,231 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Multiple chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever slightly high.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS on.

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,476 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 126,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Seat belt: buckle ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 111,616 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi joint slightly worn

Front windscreen has x3 stone chips

Fail 28 Oct 2019 111,616 miles

Front Brake performance not tested Both front callipers seized. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust flexi joint slightly worn

Front windscreen has x3 stone chips

Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,731 miles

Front exhaust flexy joint worn,securing clamp split.

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have age cracks.

various chips to screen.

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,731 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust flexy joint worn,securing clamp split.

both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have age cracks.

various chips to screen.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,238 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 88,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,253 miles

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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LS59 BFO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS59 BFO, 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 LS59 BFO registered?

LS59 BFO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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