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YR59 JTO

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 JTO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 150,737 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2024 130,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2023 141,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight fault o/s/r position light more than 50% working

Fail 20 Dec 2022 122,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight fault o/s/r position light more than 50% working

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,916 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,634 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 90,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,289 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Oct 2019 79,289 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,919 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,588 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,731 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,716 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge.

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 41,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on outter edge.

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

Offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,910 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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YR59 JTO is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR59 JTO, 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.

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What year was YR59 JTO registered?

YR59 JTO is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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