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YC59 ZLK

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 127,801 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 7 Feb 2024 127,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,703 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,292 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 106,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,746 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,853 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,681 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,881 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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YC59 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC59 ZLK, 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 YC59 ZLK registered?

YC59 ZLK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is YC59 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 ZLK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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