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ML59 UCP

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,812 mi
Last recorded148,812 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 UCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,812 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

emissions too clean to test

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 18 Feb 2020 224,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear corroded at various joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Feb 2020 224,604 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x rear corroded at various joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 corroded at various joints (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Fail 18 Feb 2019 127,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 corroded at various joints (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 110,900 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 110,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 56,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,445 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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ML59 UCP is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCP, 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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ML59 UCP is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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