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MFZ 3948

2009 BMW 316D Es

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,117 mi
Last recorded141,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 3948
MakeBMW
Model316D Es
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 141,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 141,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 123,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,093 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2020 113,032 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,662 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316D Es?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
8,195
Miles/Year
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
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MFZ 3948 is a 2009 BMW 316D Es in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a BMW 316D Es fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MFZ 3948, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MFZ 3948 registered?

MFZ 3948 is a 2009 BMW 316D Es, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is MFZ 3948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFZ 3948 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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