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WF59 PNL

2009 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,601 mi
Last recorded145,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 PNL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 145,601 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,885 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2023 143,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 134,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,147 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 115,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,808 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,413 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 97,721 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,157 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,389 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 65,017 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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WF59 PNL is a 2009 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WF59 PNL, 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 WF59 PNL registered?

WF59 PNL is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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