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NV59 VEK

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,007 mi
Last recorded145,007 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 VEK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 145,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 134,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,172 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 122,903 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 108,000 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,023 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emission

Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,154 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section clamp cracked

nearside parking effort low

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 VEK is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

NV59 VEK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is NV59 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV59 VEK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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