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SM09 DVG

2009 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,970 mi
Last recorded82,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 DVG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,970 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jul 2023 82,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2023 82,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,143 miles

Covers Fitted

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,411 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,341 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 13,707 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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SM09 DVG is a 2009 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SM09 DVG, 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 SM09 DVG registered?

SM09 DVG is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is SM09 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 DVG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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