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WR59 FTO

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,300 mi
Last recorded129,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 FTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 129,300 miles

Central Front hand brake travel will require adjustment

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 105,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 100,408 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass/fail (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 67,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on outer edge of o/side front tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,443 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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WR59 FTO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WR59 FTO, 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 WR59 FTO registered?

WR59 FTO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is WR59 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 FTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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