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PX59 ZHD

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,204 mi
Last recorded184,204 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 184,204 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 184,204 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 183,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 183,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 179,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2023 179,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 175,567 miles

both rear brake discs show surface rust

n/s/f shocker cover loose

o/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 18 Nov 2019 173,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 169,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Nov 2017 163,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,862 miles

light switch damage

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 24 Feb 2015 135,575 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 124,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bothsides rear top suspesion arm bushes slight play

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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PX59 ZHD is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PX59 ZHD, 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 PX59 ZHD registered?

PX59 ZHD is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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