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YH59 ATK

2009 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,295 mi
Last recorded162,295 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 ATK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 162,295 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damage

Fail 24 Jan 2023 161,334 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 146,640 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 111,315 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,494 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

req brake checke

Pass 4 Jan 2019 87,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,581 miles

n/s/mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,891 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,706 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 30 Jul 2014 34,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,284 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,057 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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YH59 ATK is a 2009 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YH59 ATK, 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 YH59 ATK registered?

YH59 ATK is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 ATK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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