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MJ59 BYF

2010 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,075 mi
Last recorded101,075 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 101,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2021 101,055 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2019 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak from loss of fluid recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

screen wash delivery seems weak fluid may be low or filter blocked

Fail 27 Aug 2019 95,639 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak from loss of fluid recommend replacement (5.3.2 (b))

screen wash delivery seems weak fluid may be low or filter blocked

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 82,509 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 74,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,642 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 56,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 51,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2015 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 36,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,150 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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MJ59 BYF is a 2010 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 MJ59 BYF, 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 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MJ59 BYF registered?

MJ59 BYF is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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