MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyres slightly perished, worn on edges and 3mm tread left. 205/55R16
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Lip on front discs and corroded on edges.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear disc corroded on edges.
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt is slack. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Lip on front discs and corroded on edges.
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread is 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear disc corroded on edges.
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wire rubbing on o/s/r drive shaft boot
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SH59 TXA is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 TXA, 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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SH59 TXA is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 5 November 2009.
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