MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LS59 FFJ registered?
LS59 FFJ is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 2009.
Is LS59 FFJ safe to buy?
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