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YP59 TAV

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,045 mi
Last recorded172,045 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 TAV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 172,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 140,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 140,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,171 miles

Parking Brake lever has little reserve travel

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 136,285 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 136,285 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 128,043 miles

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

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 128,043 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,709 miles

Front Flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 116,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 113,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,114 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,113 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 108,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,093 miles

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

unable to, check nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

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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YP59 TAV is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YP59 TAV, 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 YP59 TAV registered?

YP59 TAV is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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