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M123 MTD

2009 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,766 mi
Last recorded227,766 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MTD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 227,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 227,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 211,049 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 210,920 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 185,404 miles

Nearside Front play at hub transverse link worn

Fail 14 Mar 2022 185,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front play at hub transverse link worn

fumes underbonnet

Pass 18 Feb 2021 99,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,927 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,020 miles

nearside front brake flexi looks slightly twisted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,843 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,646 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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M123 MTD is a 2009 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M123 MTD, 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 M123 MTD registered?

M123 MTD is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is M123 MTD safe to buy?

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