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VK59 YCU

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,416 mi
Last recorded194,416 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 194,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 194,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 192,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 186,250 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 177,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 168,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 162,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 159,835 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,192 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 141,192 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to outer wall

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,809 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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VK59 YCU is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black 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 YCU, 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 VK59 YCU registered?

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

Is VK59 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 YCU 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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