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SL59 VBT

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VBT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 169,186 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts have kurb damage on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 154,528 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 150,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 140,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 112,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 112,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,042 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,222 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perrished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,772 miles

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

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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SL59 VBT is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL59 VBT, 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 SL59 VBT registered?

SL59 VBT is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is SL59 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 VBT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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