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NV59 YBT

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,110 mi
Last recorded184,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 YBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 184,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 176,430 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 176,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 168,291 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 158,566 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 158,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,806 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 139,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 129,019 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 119,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 119,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 114,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 114,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 106,923 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside pads considerably lower than nearside (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high likely to dazzle other drivers (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 101,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 92,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 72,439 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 77,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,498 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 YBT is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT registered?

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

Is NV59 YBT safe to buy?

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