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LS59 FFJ

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,148 mi
Last recorded182,148 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 182,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 181,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 172,589 miles

DPF has visually been cut open/re-welded - letter/evidence received from vehicle presenter to say it was a weld repair to exhaust flexible pipe

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2022 172,528 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS / brake pad wear sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 163,340 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 163,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 153,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly ribbed on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil on both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 147,772 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 147,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 138,265 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 130,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,050 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,894 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,855 miles

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

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 FFJ is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFJ, 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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LS59 FFJ is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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