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WG59 DOH

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,705 mi
Last recorded161,705 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DOH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 161,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

nearside front side light not working

parking brake just passed test,requires adjustment

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

slight play both front drop links

slight play offside front lower balljoint

tpms light on

Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pads half worn on nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn at the edges and light cracking (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, worn at the edges and light cracking (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension arm bushes slightly perished (front and rear)

Pass 16 Feb 2022 143,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 135,590 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 135,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,423 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 118,827 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 118,827 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,305 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,248 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,796 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 73,655 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,058 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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WG59 DOH is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG59 DOH, 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 WG59 DOH registered?

WG59 DOH is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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