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PJ59 BUE

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,766 mi
Last recorded164,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 164,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 17 Jul 2024 155,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Pass 10 Jul 2023 148,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 131,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,797 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 125,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,061 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,221 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 1.6mm with in centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 1.6mm min with in centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 1.6mm with in centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just 1.6mm min with in centre 3/4. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,387 miles

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt....child seat fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear unable to test seat belt....child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,704 miles

dog cover on passenger front seat

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,661 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,170 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 64,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PJ59 BUE 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 PJ59 BUE, 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 PJ59 BUE registered?

PJ59 BUE is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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