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RE59 LTU

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,951 mi
Last recorded154,951 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 LTU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 154,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 149,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 149,789 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower centre rear arms x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,699 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 138,266 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,266 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 130,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

undertray fitted frnt to back

Fail 3 Jun 2020 130,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

undertray fitted frnt to back

Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,478 miles

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

nsf bumper damage

nsr wheel arch damage

Pass 22 May 2018 114,328 miles

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

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

nsf bumper damanged

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,407 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,593 miles

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

under try fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 80,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on 3mm of tread

rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn slightly

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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RE59 LTU is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE59 LTU, 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 RE59 LTU registered?

RE59 LTU is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RE59 LTU safe to buy?

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