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VK59 VJG

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 VJG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy in rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 167,204 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount noisy in rotation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 157,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 150,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 132,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 123,776 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 117,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VJG is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJG, 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

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What year was VK59 VJG registered?

VK59 VJG is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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