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YG59 NRE

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 NRE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 158,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 158,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 126,541 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 Apr 2023 117,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both rears ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 114,795 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 114,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (ABS BOLT LOOSE ) (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH REARS ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 111,812 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor snapped

Pass 19 Jun 2020 107,356 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 107,356 miles

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

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

No damping effect on front shock absorbers.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,583 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 101,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 97,210 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 88,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 88,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2016 79,842 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,221 miles

rear brake pads & discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,389 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn outer edge

advise o/s rear pads

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,066 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG59 NRE is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG59 NRE, 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 YG59 NRE registered?

YG59 NRE is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is YG59 NRE safe to buy?

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