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RE59 OHX

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,301 mi
Last recorded149,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 149,301 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 149,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 138,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing complete inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 130,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 128,220 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

tyer mointer light

Pass 21 Nov 2018 119,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 116,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,415 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding, to flexi hose

engine covers and under trays fitted

no printout emissions to clean

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding, to flexi hose

engine covers and under trays fitted

no printout emissions to clean

Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,161 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section after dpf (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,738 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,469 miles

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

Offside 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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RE59 OHX is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black 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 RE59 OHX, 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 OHX registered?

RE59 OHX is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 3 December 2009.

Is RE59 OHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE59 OHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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