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PJ59 BUO

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,057 mi
Last recorded172,057 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ59 BUO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 172,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 162,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 148,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure potentially dangerous if it falls from the vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 136,634 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,816 miles

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

intermittent fault on brake warning light off on retest

Fail 17 Feb 2020 130,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,814 miles

Nearside Front brake binding and pads worn

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,478 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,885 miles

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

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 BUO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PJ59 BUO, 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 BUO registered?

PJ59 BUO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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