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YR59 JYF

2009 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,368 mi
Last recorded161,368 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 316101,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 JYF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

vehicle suspension lowered.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 151,047 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on inside edge.

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top bars inner bushes from hub to body ( jack up under lower arms to get play in bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 141,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,255 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

TPMS WARN ON DASH

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,255 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

TPMS WARN ON DASH

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SAT (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,813 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,813 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,502 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2013 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 20 Sep 2012 74,534 miles

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

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 JYF is a 2009 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR59 JYF, 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 YR59 JYF registered?

YR59 JYF is a 2009 BMW 316, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 JYF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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