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ML59 FZN

2009 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,024 mi
Last recorded170,024 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 FZN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 170,024 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,221 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 157,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,451 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 152,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 141,293 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,567 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,567 miles

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

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,414 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2017 88,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,755 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre screw in tread and low air pressure

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Offside Front tyre screw in tread and low air pressure

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 55,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 55,964 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,614 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,337 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Cut in O/S/F tyre less than 25mm fail lenght

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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ML59 FZN is a 2009 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML59 FZN, 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 ML59 FZN registered?

ML59 FZN is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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