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SB59 CXP

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,880 mi
Last recorded152,880 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 CXP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 152,880 miles

both rear radius arm bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,649 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 135,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,515 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 103,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,833 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 55,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,665 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB59 CXP is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SB59 CXP, 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 SB59 CXP registered?

SB59 CXP is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is SB59 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB59 CXP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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