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MT59 GHB

2009 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,628 mi
Last recorded140,628 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 GHB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,628 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect front both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 127,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 112,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,376 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,376 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 97,286 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 97,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,747 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 57,709 miles

advise brake check slightly low effort on o/s/r hand brake.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,546 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,640 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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MT59 GHB is a 2009 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT59 GHB, 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 MT59 GHB registered?

MT59 GHB is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is MT59 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT59 GHB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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