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YH59 CXS

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,387 mi
Last recorded141,387 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CXS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,387 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 141,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 129,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,268 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 123,268 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,973 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 115,573 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 110,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,164 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,387 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat. Unable to inspect adult seatbelt fully

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,112 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,046 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 CXS is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CXS, 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 CXS registered?

YH59 CXS is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YH59 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 CXS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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