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SB59 SPU

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 159,651 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 154,544 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2024 154,537 miles

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))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 154,473 miles

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 154,414 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 154,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 148,268 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 148,268 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,404 miles

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,566 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 97,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,430 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,430 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,566 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slight damage

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

slight roughness detected at both rear wheels

Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,471 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,698 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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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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