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NV59 KTA

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,673 mi
Last recorded178,673 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 KTA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 178,673 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 157,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 157,040 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most. inner rose joint. body end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most . same. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% park. 210/80 kg (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 138,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,799 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Staying out (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Staying out (1.7.2)

Front wiper blades smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 119,889 miles

All 4 Tyre Valve stems have started to crack and perish

Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,133 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front wipers slightly smeering

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas and or items

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 KTA is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV59 KTA, 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 NV59 KTA registered?

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

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