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AD59 OVU

2009 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,888 mi
Last recorded180,888 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 180,888 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 180,888 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 161,020 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 161,020 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,997 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 137,849 miles

rear prop mount starting to perish

Pass 10 Jul 2018 131,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front flexi deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 121,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 118,451 miles

chip in screen

Fail 29 Jul 2015 118,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in screen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,125 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 63,963 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AD59 OVU is a 2009 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 OVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 OVU registered?

AD59 OVU is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is AD59 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OVU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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