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M40 YAV

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 YAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 108,500 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 106,895 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 104,220 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,793 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,021 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 1.6-2mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 48,434 miles

undertray & engine covers

Pass 29 Dec 2014 47,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 23,198 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,169 miles

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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M40 YAV is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M40 YAV, 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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M40 YAV is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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