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NV59 KSY

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,681 mi
Last recorded134,681 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 KSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 134,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 132,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,531 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 125,898 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 125,898 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,351 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 123,351 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 118,984 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 114,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,902 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,851 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,851 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,931 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,573 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 71,573 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

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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NV59 KSY is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NV59 KSY, 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 NV59 KSY registered?

NV59 KSY is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is NV59 KSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 KSY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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