MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,651 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel at rear jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel at rear jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements no effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged tone ring spilt (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both rear brake pipes corroded
both rear coil springs badly corroded
front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped
offside front wheel rim damaged
oil leak
rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped
slight brake bind nearside front
slight play both front drop links
tpms light on
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rears (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
sill covers / undertray fitted
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage
front exhaust clamp deteriorated
slight roughness detected at both rear wheels
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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SB59 SPU is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 SB59 SPU, 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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SB59 SPU is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 21 December 2009.
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