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RF59 DCX

2010 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,488 mi
Last recorded194,488 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 316108,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 DCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 194,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 183,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 183,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 172,765 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 172,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 160,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 148,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 128,110 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 127,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 92,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,089 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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RF59 DCX is a 2010 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 108,675 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 RF59 DCX, 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 16 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RF59 DCX registered?

RF59 DCX is a 2010 BMW 316, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is RF59 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 DCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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