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N29 GEN

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 GEN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,915 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 78,905 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 117,804 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,304 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 90,607 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,279 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,626 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,176 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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N29 GEN is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N29 GEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N29 GEN registered?

N29 GEN is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is N29 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N29 GEN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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