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WG59 LGX

2009 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LGX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 142,267 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 136,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,696 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 126,265 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 126,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 122,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 118,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,146 miles

Rear x2 tyres sign of perishment

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,208 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 93,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,047 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LGX is a 2009 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG59 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

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

Is WG59 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 LGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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