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ML59 JZK

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 JZK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 167,479 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 161,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 149,377 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 135,029 miles

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

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

under tray limitations

Fail 14 Sep 2019 135,029 miles

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

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

under tray limitations

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 124,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission test wont register

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emission test wont register

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,385 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

no emissions print out

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 90,385 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

no emissions print out

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox output seal

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,349 miles

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

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 JZK is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

ML59 JZK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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