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PJ59 VUT

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,760 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

both front brake backing plates loose

Fail 25 Feb 2022 123,759 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure where centre section joins flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements nsf dip beam on when lights switched off (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft rubber coupling split

both front brake backing plates loose

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly loose

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever little reserve travel

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly loose

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 105,147 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 May 2019 105,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2018 98,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,269 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring insecure offside rear and nearside front brake pad warning wires (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,692 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND ON BRAKE

Fail 4 Mar 2017 84,692 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND ON BRAKE

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,472 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 54,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,118 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,232 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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PJ59 VUT is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

PJ59 VUT is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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