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YJ09 VSM

2009 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,733 mi
Last recorded117,733 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 VSM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,733 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Tape on screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 107,059 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,369 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 94,360 miles

underside of vehicle coverd with undrtrays unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Mar 2021 94,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coverd with undrtrays unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,428 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,428 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 82,564 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 82,564 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 70,941 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,879 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,367 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,148 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YJ09 VSM is a 2009 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ09 VSM, 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 YJ09 VSM registered?

YJ09 VSM is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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