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SH59 AAO

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

99,387 mi
Last recorded99,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 AAO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,387 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,728 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 90,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,309 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 81,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 81,705 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake pad wear indicator broken

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 74,561 miles

Front brake pad wear wire broken

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake pad wear wire broken

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

service light on

tyre light on

Fail 29 Jan 2021 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pad wear wire broken

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear brake pad wear wire broken

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

service light on

tyre light on

Pass 10 Dec 2019 67,492 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets limit of 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 67,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets limit of 1.6mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 59,209 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 59,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin moreso on inner pads,borderline pass.replacement advised (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake binding

Pass 31 Aug 2016 48,426 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 48,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,210 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre perishing badly and evidence of fouling on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2015 41,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre perishing badly and evidence of fouling on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 28,992 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 28,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2012 20,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sat/nav/phn bracket removed from screen,mot fail if fitted.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 20,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sat/nav/phn bracket removed from screen,mot fail if fitted.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,666 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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SH59 AAO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 SH59 AAO, 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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What year was SH59 AAO registered?

SH59 AAO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is SH59 AAO safe to buy?

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