MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,715 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
No smoke detected Diesel Particulate filter fitted
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front discs slightly worn
No smoke detected Diesel Particulate filter fitted
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn outer edge .
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn outer edge .
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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YE59 ZMV is a 2009 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 YE59 ZMV, 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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YE59 ZMV is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 18 December 2009.
Is YE59 ZMV safe to buy?
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