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VK59 KPE

2009 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,385 mi
Last recorded102,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 KPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,385 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2025 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2025 95,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2024 90,406 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,190 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2023 85,179 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 76,333 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,457 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from mirror in drivers view

Pass 8 Aug 2018 58,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,990 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,654 miles

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)

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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VK59 KPE is a 2009 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VK59 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK59 KPE?

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What year was VK59 KPE registered?

VK59 KPE is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is VK59 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 KPE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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