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NV59 YBN

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,506 mi
Last recorded197,506 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YBN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 197,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm cover splitting

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm cover splitting

Pass 27 Feb 2019 178,561 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 178,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 157,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 139,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 133,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

recommend changing front tyres now

Pass 8 May 2015 123,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 97,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,919 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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NV59 YBN is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

NV59 YBN is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is NV59 YBN safe to buy?

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