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AF59 UHW

2009 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UHW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,005 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,639 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 78,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 67,133 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low tread & front tyres starting to crack 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,349 miles

slight wear nearside front tyre

slight wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 18,583 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 18,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 9,770 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 7,557 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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AF59 UHW is a 2009 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF59 UHW, 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 AF59 UHW registered?

AF59 UHW is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is AF59 UHW safe to buy?

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