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RK09 AOT

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,183 mi
Last recorded118,183 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 AOT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 118,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc surfaces deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame slightly corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper rear control arm inner bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake pedal spongy

Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear control arm inner bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 109,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear control arm inner bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,360 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 94,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,655 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 75,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,037 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,972 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 45,345 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 26,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,759 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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RK09 AOT is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK09 AOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK09 AOT registered?

RK09 AOT is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RK09 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 AOT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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