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MA59 ZKR

2009 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,595 mi
Last recorded97,595 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZKR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,850 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 89,850 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,605 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 68,860 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under cover fitted some component cannot check

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,486 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,292 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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MA59 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MA59 ZKR, 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 MA59 ZKR registered?

MA59 ZKR is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is MA59 ZKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA59 ZKR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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